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Airlines Halt Flights to Israel, Dubai Amid War Instability

3/17/2026

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Airlines Suspend Flights

British Airways and Wizz Air have suspended flights to and from Israel and Dubai amid instability tied to the war with Iran.
British Airways has canceled flights to Bahrain, Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Amman until after May 31, while Wizz Air extended cancellations through April 7.
El Al is operating limited flights to repatriate passengers, focusing on U.S. citizens and using wide-body aircraft, due to Ben Gurion Airport restrictions.

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El Al's Rescue Flights

El Al will begin six non-stop flights to New York on March 17, 2026, to assist stranded U.S. citizens amid the ongoing Iran war.
The flights are exempt from the current 100-passenger limit under an agreement with the U.S. State Department.
El Al plans to contact affected passengers to offer free placements.
No other international airlines are currently operating flights to Tel Aviv.

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Airlines Suspend Flights

British Airways and Wizz Air have suspended flights to and from Israel and Dubai amid instability tied to the war with Iran.
British Airways has canceled flights to Bahrain, Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Amman until after May 31, while Wizz Air extended cancellations through April 7.
El Al is operating limited flights to repatriate passengers, focusing on U.S. citizens and using wide-body aircraft, due to Ben Gurion Airport restrictions.

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