Wave of Flight Cancellations to Israel: These Airlines Have Currently Suspended Their Operations
The sensitive security situation in the region, particularly the launch carried out on Sunday from Yemen towards the territory of the State of Israel, has led to a series of flight cancellations by many foreign airlines. This article compiles all updates as of Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Lufthansa Group – which includes Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings – has announced the suspension of all its flights to and from Israel until May 11 (inclusive).
ITA Airways of Italy has canceled its flights until May 11, including flights 809/815 scheduled for May 12.
Air France has ceased its flights on the Paris–Tel Aviv route until May 13 inclusive. According to the company’s statement: “Due to the security situation, we are forced to suspend operations until further notice. The safety of passengers and crew is our top priority.”
Air India has canceled all its flights between Tel Aviv and India until May 6 (inclusive).
Aegean of Greece will not operate flights to Israel until May 6 (inclusive).
British Airways has canceled its flights until Wednesday, May 7 (inclusive).
Air Europa has announced the suspension of its operations until May 6 inclusive.
United Airlines of the United States has suspended the Newark–Tel Aviv route at least until May 9. All air crews and aircraft have been withdrawn from Israel.
Delta Air Lines of the United States has also canceled its flights from New York until May 8.
Wizz Air updates that its flight suspension to Israel will continue at least until Thursday, May 8 (inclusive).
Ryanair has canceled its flights to and from Israel until May 6. According to them, these are circumstances “beyond their control.”
Iberia of Spain, which only resumed the Tel Aviv route at the end of March, has again ceased its operations until May 7.
LOT Polish Airlines has canceled its flights until May 6 inclusive.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the cancellation of its flights ET414 (May 5 from Addis to Tel Aviv) and ET405 (May 6 from Tel Aviv to Addis). These flights have been combined into a wide-body flight named ET2404, expected to depart Addis on May 6 at 11:30 and arrive in Tel Aviv at 15:30. The company is working to coordinate alternative flights for customers also on flights ET419 and ET415.
Many companies continue to monitor security developments and will update their operations accordingly.
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