This story is from October 08, 2023
Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till October 14
NEW DELHI: Air India on Sunday said it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14. Israel came under attack by Hamas militants on Saturday and since then, both sides are engaged in fighting in which scores of people have died.
"Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew," an airline spokesperson said in a statement.
The airline will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period, the spokesperson added.
The full service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital. The service is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday also, the carrier cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, expressed solidarity with Israel after Hamas militants launched an attack on the country.
Modi condemned it as "terrorist attacks" in Israel as its leader Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is at war.
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The airline will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period, the spokesperson added.
The full service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital. The service is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday also, the carrier cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, expressed solidarity with Israel after Hamas militants launched an attack on the country.
Modi condemned it as "terrorist attacks" in Israel as its leader Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is at war.
Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India. Don't miss daily games like Crossword, Sudoku, and Mini Crossword.
Top Comment
Kannan Kotikanyakadanam
427 days ago
Whatever the present situation Indians safety is the responsibility of Israel and GOI, too. Both governments should ensure that Indians are safe. Otherwise, evacuation measures must be started immediately. Why so much of enmity between the two neighbors that too leading to the present situation. In modern warfare, those controlling the war are comfortable in their air-conditioned accommodation, those who are not connected to the war directly are getting killed and maimed. What a situation Alas!!!Read allPost comment
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