Friday, October 4, 2024 LONDON — British Airways announced on Thursday the suspension of its London-Tel Aviv services until the end of the month, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline typically operates a daily return flight between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv but has decided to pause operations as a precautionary measure due to the ongoing conflict in the region. British Airways has not provided a timeline for when flights will resume, leaving travelers uncertain about future travel plans.
In a related development, Irish budget carrier Ryanair also announced the suspension of its flights to Israel until at least the end of January, with the possibility of extending the halt through March. The low-cost airline’s decision affects numerous passengers who had planned to visit Israel during the winter months. Ryanair has urged customers to remain informed about future updates regarding the situation.
Furthermore, Ryanair is halting its four weekly flights to the Jordanian capital, Amman . This includes two routes from Madrid and two from Charleroi , Belgium, with operations suspended until the end of October. The airline has not confirmed whether services to Amman will resume in November, leaving the potential for further extensions open.
Both British Airways and Ryanair emphasized that the safety of their passengers and crew is their top priority, and they are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. Affected passengers are being offered alt.