The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a longstanding and complex issue. In recent years, tensions have continued to simmer, with periodic outbreaks of violence and clashes. Currently, the country of Israel is at war again. Numerous flights are cancelled operating to and from Tel Aviv. Hence, Air India announced on Tuesday a one-time fee waiver for rescheduling or cancelling confirmed tickets on flights to and from Tel Aviv for a limited duration.
Air India Announces One-Time Waiver
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Air India is offering a one-time waiver on charges for rescheduling or cancellation of confirmed tickets on flights to and from Tel Aviv. The offer is valid on tickets issued before 9th October for travel until 31st October 2023.
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— Air India (@airindia) October 10, 2023
On October 7, Air India cancelled their flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv on October 7. The full-service airline offers five flights each week to Tel Aviv, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Today on Tuesday, the carrier announced a one-time remission on charges for rescheduling or cancelling confirmed tickets for flights to and from Tel Aviv on social media platform X. The promotion is available on tickets purchased before October 9th for travel until October 31, 2023.
The time difference between Delhi and Tel Aviv is around 02:30 hours. Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Israel were also cancelled by both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Saturday and Sunday, according to FlightAware data.
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Tel Aviv Flights Were Cancelled
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew. Air India will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period.
— Air India (@airindia) October 8, 2023
A few days back, Air India’s flight Al 139 and return flight Al 140 were cancelled for the safety of the passengers and staff. The former was flying from the nation’s capital to Tel Aviv on Saturday. Moreover, the return flight was scheduled to depart at 22:10 hours (Israel time), while the outbound flight was scheduled to depart at 15:35 hours (India time) on Saturday.
Following the outbreak of riots on October 7, Air India has stopped flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv until October 14. And on Sunday, the airline successfully evacuated its crew members and two airport managers from Tel Aviv.
The Indian Embassy has maintained constant contact with Indian residents in Israel, offering them help and underground shelter. Additionally, all Indian nationals in Israel are urged to remain vigilant and follow the safety procedures advised by local authorities. This was according to the Indian Embassy.
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