EL AL suspends flights to Moscow over Russian airspace developments after Azerbaijan airlines crash

El Al, the national airline of Israel, has temporarily suspended flights to Moscow following the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer ERJ 190, which resulted in the deaths of 38 people. Israeli state media identifies “developments in Russia’s airspace” as the reason for the suspension. Many airlines flying in and out of Russia are concerned with the recent reports that Russian Air Defense may have shot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J28243 accidentally. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has made the surrounding airspaces dangerous, and the unfortunate incident that occurred on christmas day is a reminder of the consequences of operating in a country that is involved in war. As a result, the Times of Israel reported that EL AL had suspended flights into Russia. The airline said it would reassess the situation and decide whether to resume flights next week. Passengers who are booked on canceled flights will be notified of the changes and offered alternative travel options, such as refunds or rebooking. Azerbaijan Airlines was the first airline to suspend flights to Russia, and now others, including El Al, are following suit.<br/>