Air India Cancels Tel Aviv Flights Amid Escalating Tensions

Air India has cancelled its Delhi to Tel Aviv flights, citing operational reasons amidst growing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The carrier will offer a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges for affected passengers.

Air India announced on Thursday the cancellation of its flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv, attributing the decision to operational reasons.

This move coincides with rising tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Air India generally operates four weekly flights on this route.

According to an update on the airline's website, flights AI139 from Delhi to Tel Aviv and AI140 from Tel Aviv to Delhi on August 1 are canceled. The airline will offer a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation fees for affected passengers, and it expressed sincere regret for the inconvenience caused.

(With inputs from agencies.)