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British Airways to Resume London-Tel Aviv Flights on October 25
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Service Resumption Details
The Jerusalem Post reports that British Airways will restart scheduled passenger service between London Heathrow and Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv beginning October 25. The airline’s website lists the new flights as available for purchase, confirming the airline’s return to the route after a seven-month hiatus.
Suspension Origin and Duration
According to the same source, British Airways halted all flights to the route on February 28, the day Israel launched Operation Roaring Lion and began airstrikes against Iran. The airline cited “ongoing war risks” as the reason for suspending service to several Middle-East destinations, including Tel Aviv, Dubai, Bahrain and Amman. In late May, the carrier announced that these suspensions would remain in effect until at least October 25.
Ownership Context
British Airways is part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), a British-Spanish multinational holding company. The Jerusalem Post notes that IAG’s largest shareholder is the Qatari state-owned entity International Airlines Group, linking the airline’s strategic decisions to broader corporate ownership structures.
Outlook and Implications
The scheduled restart aligns with a broader easing of travel restrictions in the region, though the airline continues to monitor security conditions. The return of a major carrier to Ben-Gurion Airport may facilitate increased business and tourism traffic between the United Kingdom and Israel, pending any further developments in the regional security environment.