Following a missile attack near the airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Air India has suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 6. The suspension of flight operations has been done in view of the safety concerns after a ballistic missile fired by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen hit Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning, injuring six people. Notably, an Air India flight (AI139) from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi on Sunday. It was later confirmed that the attack took place less than an hour before the flight was scheduled to land at Tel Aviv. Moreover, air traffic to the Tel Aviv airport was suspended for a brief time period, after the attack.
Air India Issues Travel Advisory
Air India had issued travel advisory on Sunday, and updated flyers about the suspension of flights. The airlines stated that in view of the developments in Tel Aviv, flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended with immediate effect until Tuesday.
“Consequent to developments in Tel Aviv this morning, our operations to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended with immediate effect until 6th May 2025, to ensure the safety of our customers and staff. Our colleagues on the ground are assisting customers and helping them with alternative arrangements,” the advisory read.
Along with it, the Air India announced a one-time waiver for customers with valid tickets booked between May 4 and May 6. The airline has allowed flyers to reschedule their flights or receive full refunds for cancellations.
“Customers booked on our flights with valid tickets between 4th and 6th May 2025 will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling or full refunds for cancellation. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority,” the advisory added.
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— Air India (@airindia) May 4, 2025
Consequent to developments in Tel Aviv this morning, our operations to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended with immediate effect till 6th May 2025, to ensure the safety of our customers and staff. Our colleagues on ground are assisting customers and helping…
Meanwhile, British Airways has also suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 7. “We have continually monitored operating conditions and have made the decision to suspend all our flights to and from Tel Aviv, up to and including BA405 on Wednesday, 7 May,” the airline said.
It is reported that the Israeli military attempted to intercept the missile fired from Yemen but was unable to shoot it down. The Israeli Air Force’s aerial defence systems are investigating the failure, stated The Times of Israel.
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