The Belgian airline Brussels Airlines has, like other European airlines, decided to suspend flights to the city of Israel. The decision has come in view of the increasing escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. In the light of the events of recent days there are fears that the conflict could escalate and Brussels Airline’s believes that for the time being at least it is best to scrap flights to Israel.
Brussels Airlines has suspended flights to Tel Aviv until 8 August. In a statement, the airline said that safety takes priority, and it is monitoring the situation in the Middle East. Based on what happens during the coming week Brussels Airlines will decide whether or not flights to Israel will be resumed.
"In view of the latest developments in the Middle East, the Lufthansa Group that includes Brussels Airlines, has decided not to operate any more flights to Tel Aviv", Brussels Airline’s spokesman Nico Cardone told VRT NWS.
Passengers that are booked on flights to Tel Aviv between now and 8 August can contact Brussels Airlines to rebook or cancel their flights. They will be offered a full refund if they choose to cancel. In addition to the Lufthansa Group, United Airlines, Delta Airlines and British Airlines are among other airlines that have suspended flights to Tel Aviv.