Air India Suspends Flights to Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict
West Asia War: Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31
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Air India has suspended all flights to Israel until May 31 due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. This decision affects over 40,000 Indians in Israel, who now face challenges in returning home, as they must transit through Jordan or Egypt.
- 01Air India has halted flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route until May 31.
- 02Over 40,000 Indians in Israel are impacted by this suspension.
- 03Indians wishing to leave must transit through Jordan or Egypt.
- 04The Indian embassy in Tel Aviv is providing support and assistance.
- 05The conflict has escalated since the US and Israel's attack on Iran on February 28.
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Air India has announced the suspension of its flights to Israel until May 31 due to the ongoing war in West Asia. This decision affects more than 40,000 Indians residing in Israel, many of whom need to return to India for various reasons, including safety concerns. With most airlines halting operations on the Tel Aviv route, only Israeli carriers are currently flying under strict regulations. Indians seeking to exit Israel are now required to travel through neighboring countries, Jordan or Egypt, using land crossings. The Indian embassy in Tel Aviv is actively assisting individuals with travel arrangements and has set up a 24x7 emergency line for support. The direct flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv had resumed on January 1, utilizing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, but disruptions began following a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran on February 28, escalating tensions in the region.
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The suspension of flights complicates travel plans for thousands of Indians in Israel, forcing them to seek alternative routes through neighboring countries.
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