Overview
- Air India said it will keep its Delhi–Tel Aviv route grounded until May 31, citing passenger and crew safety, and it is offering refunds or rebooking.
- Dozens of non-Israeli carriers have pushed back returns to Ben Gurion Airport, with United and Air Canada pausing until September 7, the Lufthansa Group through May 31, and EasyJet canceling summer service.
- With most foreign airlines out, limited flights continue on Israeli carriers El Al, Israir, Arkia and Air Haifa under tight security rules.
- Travel has grown harder for more than 40,000 Indians in Israel, as the Indian embassy fields 24×7 calls, runs a registration drive, and helps route people over land to Jordan or Egypt.
- Service on Delhi–Tel Aviv had relaunched on January 1 but disruptions followed reported February 28 strikes on Iran and retaliation that widened regional risk, including through the Strait of Hormuz.