As flights to and from Israel continue to be canceled due to security concerns, airlines have disclosed the extent of their financial losses during this period of conflict.
“They should be applauded for continuing to fly, not punished.”
Amid the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza and following travel warnings for Israeli citizens abroad, El Al announces changes to its flight schedules on active routes.
The Bentows no longer live in Denmark, but living in Israel, they have many reminders of their former country.
TRAVEL ADVISER: The sky is not falling; the war will end. Airlines will return to Israel. How soon until we hear the normal complaints of high prices and poor service remains a mystery.
The passengers were on a flight from Tel Aviv to London.
The move comes as passenger transport to Israel finally wanes, after several weeks of increased flights as thousands of reservists and Israelis living abroad returned home for the war.
El Al Airlines has decided to reroute flights to Asian countries, resulting in a three-hour extension due to the current security situation.
The flight was also carrying essential tactical and medical supplies for IDF soldiers on the front lines.
The cargo includes thermal clothing for IDF soldiers and civilian goods purchased for displaced families from the Gaza envelope region.