Monday, September 9, 2024 JetBlue, a New York-based airline, is making changes to its inflight maps after a mistake caused Israel to be labeled as the Palestinian Territories. This incident comes during heightened tensions in the Middle East as Israel continues its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, with the United States expressing strong support for Israel. Amid these escalating tensions, several international airlines have canceled flights to Israel, with concerns about the spreading conflict prompting caution.
The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have further disrupted air travel between the United States and Israel, with major US carriers adjusting their schedules accordingly. Delta Air Lines has extended its suspension of flights to Israel until October 31, 2024, while United Airlines, after briefly resuming service, has reinstated an indefinite suspension of flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). American Airlines has also extended its suspension, halting flights to Israel through late March 2025, following its earlier decision to stop services in the early days of the Gaza conflict.
European airlines have followed suit, canceling flights as the situation intensifies, with Israel facing ongoing conflict in Gaza and increasing tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The changing dynamics of air travel in the region reflect the uncertainties caused by the conflict..
