EL AL suspends Flights from Tel Aviv to Russia due to "operational constraints"

Israeli carrier El Al has abruptly suspended all of its flights to Russia, with the airline due to make a decision about reinstating service at the end of the week. The cancelations come despite no change in official policy from Israeli authorities, and Russian airlines will continue to provide service between the two countries. Passengers booked with the carrier on its services between Tel Aviv and Moscow have begun receiving cancelation messages within the past few days. El Al has cited "operational constraints" as the reason behind its cancelations, although it has not elaborated further on what exactly this entails. A representative from the airline told local media that the decision is not related to the security situation in Israel, nor is it a decision imposed by the government. A spokesperson for El Al commented, "Due to operational constraints, El Al was forced to cancel some Moscow-Tel Aviv flights. Passengers whose flights are being canceled have received and will receive messages and will be allowed to choose any alternative flight option that suits them in addition to what is due to them by law."<br/>