As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the major international airlines are Try to get a response With an increasing crisis, many travelers in the region are in trouble. Widespread cancellations and suspensions have had air travel, especially in Israel and Dubai. Qatar closed the airspace on Monday after Iran’s attack on the Gulf state, then A fragile ceasefire President Donald Trump Still in a changing statethousands of travelers are still in trouble in Israel.
Travel interruption is the latest curve ball in the past year For the airline industry difficultiesafter several security incidents, including two deadly plane crashes, first in Washington, D.C., and recently In India. The industry has also suffered Budget restrictions on travelers Faced with growing economic uncertainty, they are reducing spending.
Now, We’re on strike In Iran and continue fighting prompts The canceled flight hit In Israel, Iran, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Iran is near the Persian Gulf. Recent delays and canceled flights influx Additional financial burden Companies facing slowing demand. Based on air tracking data From FlightawareAfter 834 cancellations on Monday, more than 493 flights were cancelled worldwide on Tuesday. At the peak of the battle between the two countries, there were at least 40,000 tourists Trapped in the area.
Alton Airways aviation industry expert John Mowry told conflict zones wealthis part of an airline’s potential strategy to manage and assess risks to minimize the danger to passengers.
“The script includes pauses in some cases (as we see now). In some cases, the temperature is too hot and the plane is airborne, and obviously they will re-rout and transfer to different sites to avoid any disputed airspace,” he said.
For Mowry, cancellation of flights and prudent errors are part of the aviation industry’s priority on passenger safety and experience navigation crisis.
“No airlines want to be involved in any tragic incidents, nor does no passengers do that,” he added. “And I think passengers are starting to learn that some of these situations are not under the control of airlines trying to operate in these areas.”
Several European airlines, including Air France, KLM, Europa, British Airways, ITA Airways and Airbaltic, have canceled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least the end of June, with some extending those cancellations to August and September. Air France also suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dubai.
Lufthansa suspended services in several countries and canceled all flights to and from Beirut until June 30, until July 31, Amman and Elbir in Iraq and Iraq until July 11. Lufsansa also said it would avoid flying in space in relevant countries until further notice.
As for American Airlines, both Manchester United and Delta have stopped operations in key regional hubs. Manchester United spokesperson wealth The company’s flights to and from Tel Aviv were suspended until July 31, and daily flights between Newark and Dubai have also been stopped as they continue to foul. Delta is Flights suspended From Tel Aviv to the end of August.
Against this backdrop, Israel Airlines Announce On Tuesday, the company will step in to assist with the evacuation due to widespread cancellations. The company reportedly plans to expand flights on Wednesday to raise flight restrictions and reopen two major airports in the country to return to travelers home. Other Israeli airlines also offer rescue flights.
As U.S. travelers are trapped in Israel, the U.S. State Department has begun assisting with the evacuation of citizens of the country. On June 21, two flights led by U.S. citizens from Tel Aviv to U.S. flights to Mike Huckabee, Israel, Athens Announce. Currently, the State Council has both Israel and Iran Level 4 or “no travel”, Travel advisory.
State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce said the agency has since provided support and information to more than 27,000 people. “The number of U.S. citizens seeking out aid is growing, but there are currently thousands of people who have registered interest. Many have also left independently,” she said. explain In Tuesday’s briefing.
Meanwhile, Florida is not relying on the federal government Work with Grey Bull Rescue Bring the Americans home from Israel. More than 150 citizens landed at Tampa International Airport on Tuesday on flights from Israel. At least five of these rescue flights landed on the Florida Air Force, with more than 2,000 Americans on board. The evacuation is said to cost about $30 million, and at least 5,000 Americans have told Florida’s plan that they hope to return to the United States. fox 13 News.
