Air India extends Israel flights pause again

Air India has extended its suspension of its flights to Israel for a third time, due to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The airline used to fly from Delhi to the Israeli capital Tel Aviv three times a week, but along with the majority of global airlines, it cancelled the service following the Hamas attack on 7 October and subsequent Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The Boeing 787 flights will not operate until at least 15 May, according to a company statement shared on social media – which did not mention the conflict by name. “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have extended the temporary suspension of our flights to and from Tel Aviv to 15 May 2024. “We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers who have confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv during this period, with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges. Safety of our guests and crew remains our foremost priority,” it said.<br/>