Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Till November 2 Amid Continuing Tensions Between Israel and Hamas

New Delhi, October 25: Air India has extended the suspension of its scheduled flights to Tel Aviv till November 2 amid the continuing tensions between Israel and militant group Hamas. The latest conflict has been triggered by the unprecedented attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza on October 7. Israel has launched a massive counter-offensive in Gaza to avenge the attacks. An Air India official on Wednesday said the scheduled flights to Tel Aviv have been suspended till November 2. Israel-Hamas War: Emirates Airline Extends Flight Suspension to and From Tel Aviv Amid Middle East Crisis

The airline has not operated a scheduled flight to and from Tel Aviv since October 7. Normally, the full-service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital. The service is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. India to Resume Visa Services in Canada for Some Categories, One Month After Suspension Amid Diplomatic Row

During this month, the airline operated a few chartered flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital under the government's Operation Ajay to bring back Indians who wished to come back from Israel against the backdrop of the escalating conflict.

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