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- Several international airlines have halted or rerouted flights over Tel Aviv’s war on Gaza and parts of Lebanon
LONDON: American Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Israel until April 2025, citing heightened fears of regional instability, according to a report by the official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday.
The decision reflected broader concerns over potential escalation in the Middle East.
Several international airlines have now decided to either halt or reroute flights to Tel Aviv to avoid affected airspace.
Among the airlines that have suspended flights are Delta Air Lines, EasyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa Group, United Airlines, Aegean Airlines, airBaltic, Air India, Air France-KLM, Cathay Pacific, Tarom, Vueling, and ITA Airways.
In contrast, El Al Israel Airlines, which has maintained its operations, reported a nearly 150 percent increase in profits on Thursday, benefiting from its near-monopoly status as foreign carriers pull out.
The Israeli national airline has faced criticism from customers both domestically and internationally, who accuse it of price-gouging amid the ongoing crisis.