Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv Amid Ceasefire

Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, several airlines are resuming flights to Tel Aviv, Israel. Wizz Air has already resumed operations with flights from multiple European and Middle Eastern cities to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, marking an end to its temporary suspension. Similarly, the Lufthansa Group, including SWISS and Austrian Airlines, will restart flights to Tel Aviv starting February 1, 2025, having previously suspended flights due to regional tensions and security concerns. Despite the resumption of flights to Israel, Lufthansa and its subsidiaries continue to suspend flights to Tehran and Beirut amid ongoing geopolitical instability. The cautious approach by European airlines reflects a careful assessment of security risks and regulatory obligations under consumer protection laws. The recent ceasefire is seen as a pivotal factor in these airlines' decisions to cautiously resume operations to Israel, as they navigate the complex security landscape in the Middle East.