US EditionIsrael's El Al Suspends All Flights Amid Airspace Closure
- Israel closed its airspace until further notice amid escalating conflict with Iran, grounding all flights and stranding thousands of citizens and tourists.
- The closures and hostilities followed Iranian missile attacks responding to Israeli strikes on Iran's military, intensifying a multi-day exchange of attacks.
- In response, El Al launched emergency repatriation flights and opened an online registration portal for stranded passengers, while outbound flights were authorized for temporary visitors.
- El Al urged passengers to register online, noting confirmation does not guarantee a seat, and the website briefly crashed due to high traffic before resuming normal function.
- The situation remains precarious with ongoing attacks, travel advisories against Israel, and authorities advising patience as repatriation depends on evolving security and government approvals.
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In a sweeping effort to bring home tens of thousands of Israeli citizens stranded overseas, El Al has launched emergency repatriation flights following the closure of Israel’s airspace due to the ballistic missile threat from Iran. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation, is the first major step toward addressing the […]
EL AL announces repatriation flights amid airspace shutdown
Israel's national carrier, EL AL Airlines, has begun organizing emergency flights to bring home citizens stranded overseas following the closure of the country's airspace due to ongoing military hostilities. Acting on directives from the Ministry of Transportation, the airline launched a special registration process on Monday for passengers whose flights to Israel were canceled. The effort, which also includes El Al's charter subsidiary Sundor, …
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