Lufthansa Prolongs Flight Halts to Tel Aviv Until June 22 Due to Safety Issues
Lufthansa postpones flights to Tel Aviv, extending the suspension until June 22nd.
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The Lufthansa conglomerate is prolonging its flight ban to Israel, with no flights scheduled to land at Tel Aviv airport until June 22.
The flight halt has been in effect since early May, following a missile strike near the airport that hiked up security risks.
This restrictions apply across the entire airline group, encompassing key carriers such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, and Eurowings. Ita and Lufthansa Cargo are also included in the travel ban. The airline group has clarified that affected passengers can cancel or reschedule their flights without incurring charges.
According to some sources, the initial suspension was scheduled to end on June 15, but subsequent reports suggest that the dates have been extended further to June 22[1][3][4]. The extended halt underscores the group's commitment to safeguarding the safety of its passengers and crew amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Sources: ntv.de, dpa
[1] The Lufthansa Group comprises Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings.[2] Ita and Lufthansa Cargo are also part of the Lufthansa Group.[3] Affected passengers have been notified about the suspension and are free to cancel or reschedule their flights without any additional fees.[4] Some sources report that the initial extension of the flight halts was until June 15, with the dates now further extended to June 22.
- In the face of escalating geopolitical tensions, the Lufthansa group, which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Ita, and Lufthansa Cargo, has extended their flight ban to Tel Aviv airport until June 22, altering the lifestyle and travel plans of many individuals.
- The extensions of the flight halts to Israel by the Lufthansa group until June 22 serves as a testament to their commitment towards maintaining a safe environment for their passengers and crew, presenting an opportunity for the community to discuss relevant employment policies or general-news related to the extension.
