Overview
- American Airlines will keep nonstop New York–Tel Aviv flights off its schedule through January 6, 2027 and will contact affected customers with options under its schedule‑change policy.
- The carrier halted Israel service after the October 7, 2023 attacks and pushed back a planned March restart, with its most recent timeline already extended through September 7.
- The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, the bloc’s aviation regulator, has extended its Conflict Zone Advisory for Israeli airspace through at least May 27 and now urges heightened vigilance rather than outright avoidance.
- Several European airlines, including Wizz Air, KLM, Air France, and Air Europa, are reassessing planned returns to Israel in response to the ongoing advisory and security picture.
- Travelers losing the nonstop option will face refunds or rebooking and may shift to connections via Europe or book remaining nonstops on El Al, tightening seats and raising the odds of longer journeys.