More Flight Cancellations to Israel – UPDATED
Thousands of passengers are scrambling as the fallout from the Houthi missile strike continues to ripple across global flight schedules, leaving Israeli travel plans on hold.
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Last Sunday, (May 4), Ben Gurion was expecting around 66,200 passengers on 422 international flights, including roughly 34,700 outbound and 31,500 inbound travelers.
Today (Sunday), Ben Gurion Airport is expected to handle around 48,900 passengers on 314 international flights: a 26% drop in passengers and 34% fewer flights compared to the previous Sunday, before the incident. Approximately 26,200 passengers will depart Israel on international flights, while 22,700 will arrive, most on Israeli carriers.
This is thanks to a Houthi missile which struck very near Ben Gurion Airport, causing most foreign airlines to cancel flights to and from Israel. Although the airport resumed operations within roughly 30 minutes of the strike, foreign airlines continue to extend their suspensions of service to Israel, without committing to clear return dates. Several airlines have issued statements suggesting service will resume soon, but most have repeatedly postponed their return.
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Walla contributed to this article.