Air India Extends Suspension of Tel Aviv Flights Till Sept End

Amid renewed hostilities and growing security concerns in West Asia, Air India on Wednesday said it is extending its suspension of operations on the Tel Aviv-Delhi route till end of September.

The airline has been continuously extending its suspension of operations on the route for several months due to the prevailing security situation in the region. 

The latest announcement comes amid renewed security concerns over the last 10 days, as the US and Iran escalated military activity with the American forces targeting bridges, water desalination plants and electrical facilities in Iran and



Tehran, in turn, hitting US bases in allied countries throughout West Asia.

A senior Air India executive heading the airlines' Israel operations told media that the operations have been further suspended "till September end due to security concerns." Several other major international carriers are also adopting a policy of "wait and watch" as tensions prevail in the region.

Besides Israeli carriers such as El Al, IsraAir, Arkia and Air Haifa, only a few other international airlines have been operating, posing great challenges for those looking to travel abroad for work, vacation or family visits.