Lufthansa Cancels Flights to Tel Aviv Until June 22 Over Security Concerns
Lufthansa extends cancellation of flights to Tel Aviv until 22nd of June.
¡Hola! It looks like the Lufthansa Group has decided to extend its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv for another week, with the new date set as June 22. Their airlines will be steering clear of the airport due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
This decision comes after a missile strike from Yemen hit near Tel Aviv airport in early May, causing the initial halt of flights from several major airlines, such as Lufthansa Group, on May 4.
This isn't just affecting Lufthansa, but also the entire airline group, which includes Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings. Passengers with flights booked during this period can cancel or rebook them without any extra fees, according to the company.
Apparently, this isn't the first time such a move has been taken. Other airlines, like Delta Air Lines, have resumed services to Israel, but the Lufthansa Group seems to be taking a more cautious approach, given the heightened security risks. Other carriers, such as ITA Airways and Iberia Express, have also followed suit by extending their flight suspensions.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
Sources: ntv.de, dpa [1][2][4]
[1] - The Lufthansa Group consists of various airlines such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings.[2] - The missile strike in April caused various airlines, including Lufthansa Group, to suspend flights to Tel Aviv.[4] - The decision by Lufthansa Group to extend the flight suspension aligns with other carriers like ITA Airways and Iberia Express that have also extended suspensions due to similar concerns.
The Lufthansa Group's community policy regarding flight cancellations to Tel Aviv, extended until June 22, coincides with their overall employment policy that aims to prioritize safety amidst ongoing security concerns. This situation is not solely impacting Lufthansa, but also affecting the lifestyles and travel plans of passengers booked with Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, all part of the Lufthansa Group. Meanwhile, political tenses and general-news stories continue to weave into the narrative, as other carriers like ITA Airways and Iberia Express have also made similar decisions to suspend flights, emphasizing the need for vigilance in the current environment.
