Houthis' Missile Barrage Brings Israel’s Aviation to Its Knees, Europe’s Top Carriers Flee in Fear
- Multiple international airlines have suspended or delayed flights to Israel as of May 2025 following a missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
- The suspensions stem from increased regional tensions due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, including Iranian-backed Houthi missile strikes since November 2023.
- European carriers such as Lufthansa Group, British Airways, and Air France extended their Israel flight suspensions into June or later, while low-cost airline Wizz Air plans to resume service on May 15.
- Six people were injured in the May 4 Houthi missile strike that breached Israel’s air defenses and caused retaliatory strikes on Sanaa airport, prompting airlines to cite security concerns.
- The prolonged flight suspensions illustrate the sustained impact of regional violence on Israel’s aviation sector and the cautious approach airlines take amid ongoing security risks.
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Houthis' missile barrage brings Israel’s aviation to its knees, Europe’s top carriers flee in fear
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated missile and drone attacks on Israel, forcing major airlines to suspend flights and paralyse Israeli airspace. The Houthi group declared a “comprehensive” aerial blockade, targeting airports and prompting Europe’s largest carriers—including Lufthansa Group, Air France, and EasyJet—to halt operations. Lufthansa extended its suspension until at least June 8, while EasyJet won’t resume flights until June 30. Aege…
Flight cancellations to Israel extended by major airlines
Major international airlines have yet to resume operations to Israel, with some extending their suspension of flights in recent days. As of this writing, the following airlines are not operating flights to or from Israel. Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced its return to Israel starting tomorrow, Thursday, May 15. Greek carrier Aegean is canceling flights untill May 21. LOT Polish Airlines is suspending flights until May 25. ITA Airways is s…
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