Tata Group's airline company Air India has announced an important information for its passengers. Air India has given this information on its official X account on Friday. Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Air India has decided to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel with immediate effect. Air India said that all flights to and from Tel Aviv have been suspended till August 8.
The safety of guests and crew is the top priority
Air India has said that they are monitoring the situation. The airline company said that the safety of guests and crew is their top priority. To assist passengers in this entire matter, Air India has announced 2 contact center phone numbers – 011-69329333 / 011-69329999. These numbers can be contacted 24×7.
Official statement from Air India
Air India wrote on this, “Given the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled operations of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect till 08 August 2024.” We are constantly monitoring the situation and providing support to our passengers with confirmed bookings to and from Tel Aviv during this period, including rescheduling and one-time waiver of cancellation fees. The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority. For more information, please call our 24/7 contact center 011-69329333 / 011-69329999.
The situation in the Middle East worsened after the killing of Hamas leader
Let us tell you that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated on July 31 after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian. Hamas has blamed Israeli airstrikes for the death of its political bureau chief. Israel vowed to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders in retaliation for Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7. The attack on Ismail Haniyeh threatens a wider regional war.