Title: FAA Issues Alert for U.S. Airlines Flying in Israeli Airspace Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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In a recent update, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM), urging U.S. airlines and pilots to exercise extreme caution when flying in Israeli airspace. The alert comes as Hamas launched a large-scale surprise attack on Israel, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare that the nation is at war.
To ensure the safety of travelers, the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority has also issued a similar advisory, urging pilots to review current security and threat information and to use caution during flights in the region. In response to the ongoing conflict, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines have temporarily suspended all flights to and from the international airport near Tel Aviv.
Joining them, several other international airlines, including Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airline, and Italy’s ITA Airways, have also canceled their flights to Tel Aviv. However, commercial air links with Eilat, Israel’s second international airport and a popular tourist destination, have not been impacted by the cancellations.
With customer safety being a priority, airlines are offering free trip cancellations or postponements to passengers affected by the situation. Airlines are closely monitoring the developments and will resume operations as soon as conditions allow for it.
In addition to the safety measures for passengers, some airlines, like Delta, are actively working to ensure the safe transportation of their crew members back to the United States, as well as assisting with the repatriation of U.S. citizens currently in Israel.
Polish carrier LOT and Iberia Express, a subsidiary of Spanish airline Iberia, have also followed suit, canceling their flights to Tel Aviv amidst the escalating conflict.
As tensions continue to rise in the region, travelers are advised to stay updated with the latest information from airlines and government officials before making any travel plans to or from Israel.
World News Live will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates on any developments related to flights in and out of Israeli airspace.
