Major Airlines Suspend Flights to Tel Aviv After Yemen Missile Attack

Following a missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels near Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, numerous international airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating security concerns. Airlines including Ryanair, Air Europa, Lufthansa Group, United Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and others have paused operations with varying suspension periods, some extending into late May. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have declared intentions to continue targeting Israel's main airport, prompting airport closures like Yemen's Sanaa International Airport due to Israeli airstrikes. While Ben Gurion Airport remains operational, the U.S. State Department advises against travel to Gaza and Yemen and recommends reconsidering travel to Israel and the West Bank. The disruptions follow a previous cessation of international flights after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, with many airlines only recently resuming services before the latest escalation. Travelers should expect potential further changes to flight schedules as the security situation remains volatile.