Airlines Flying to Israel Despite Missile Incident at Ben Gurion
Following the missile incident at Ben Gurion Airport—an event that shook the aviation industry and led to the immediate cancellation of numerous flights—many global airlines decided to halt their operations to Israel for the coming days, pending further updates and situation assessments. However, amidst the pause and fear, some chose to continue.
Who Remains Airborne? The Airlines That Did Not Fold
From the United Arab Emirates:
Etihad and FlyDubai continue to operate despite the risk, maintaining the air connection between Israel and Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
From Africa:
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian Airlines) continues to operate daily flights between Addis Ababa and Tel Aviv, even after the missile incident.
From Asia:
Hainan Airlines from China and Uzbekistan Airways are not succumbing to pressure and remain active on routes from Tashkent and China to Israel.
From Europe:
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Cyprus Airways from Cyprus continues without change
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Bulgaria Air from Bulgaria continues without change
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TAROM, HiSky, and FlyOne from Romania and Moldova continue without change
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Smartwings from the Czech Republic continues without change
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Georgian Airways from Georgia continues without change
All continue to operate routes to Israel despite the sensitive security situation.
From Russia:
Red Wings, the Russian airline, maintains an active flight schedule and operates as usual.
From Europe: Cyprus and Greece Stand Firm
Alongside Cyprus Airways, another Cypriot airline, Tus Airways, continues to fly to Israel and maintain regular routes despite the situation.
From Greece, Blue Bird Airways also continues to operate flights to Ben Gurion Airport, demonstrating commitment to Israeli passengers even in challenging times.
While Some Were Alarmed — Others Remained
These airlines not only continue to fly, but they also express trust, courage, and solidarity with Israel during sensitive moments.
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