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European airlines split on Israel return as British Airways and Iberia extend suspensions

British Airways postpones its planned limited return to Tel Aviv until August 1 and Iberia extends its suspension until July 27, days after American Airlines said it would not resume Israel flights before January 2027

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.19.26

Wizz Air to resume Israel flights on May 28

Hungarian low-cost carrier joins Lufthansa Group in announcing a return to Tel Aviv after Europe’s aviation safety agency softened its Israel guidance

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.13.26

Lufthansa Group announces gradual return to Israel starting in June

Aviation giant says flights to and from Israel will return gradually after security and safety review, a day after Europe’s aviation safety agency described regional situation as shifting from active conflict to ‘high tension’

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.13.26

The chancellor celebrated inside, passengers fumed outside: Lufthansa’s deepening crisis

What was meant to be a centennial celebration for Germany’s flagship airline has instead become a symbol of crisis, as Iran war-induced fuel shortages, rolling labor actions and customer fury collide with management’s hard line and darken the company’s outlook

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 04.23.26

Airlines adjust schedules to Israel amid fear of US attack on Iran

Luftansa extends special overnight flight format to Israel, which includes a stopover in Athens, and Switzerland's flag carrier also adopts the policy over concern Iran will respond with attack on Israel

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.19.26

Lufthansa’s Nazi past: Airline reexamines role in Nazi Germany

After decades of separating its modern identity from its Third Reich-era predecessor, Germany’s national airline is taking responsibility; CEO Carsten Spohr saying at its centenary that ignoring the dark years was 'dishonest' as a new book details the exploitation of 12,000 forced laborers, including children

Reuters | 02.08.26

European airlines extend Israel flight cancellations amid regional tensions

Iberia Express, Lufthansa Group, KLM and ITA Airways prolong suspension of night flights to Tel Aviv, citing ongoing security concerns in Middle East; carriers continue rerouting flights and adjusting operations across region

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.29.26

KLM cancels Israel flights amid regional security tensions

KLM, the Netherlands’ national airline, announced it is canceling its flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport through Sunday; the airline also said it has canceled flights to Dubai and to destinations in Saudi Arabia

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.23.26

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‘Is there a doctor on board?’: Israeli doctor couple saves passenger’s life on flight from Germany

A Lufthansa flight to Israel turned dramatic when a 64-year-old passenger suffered a cardiac event midair and was saved by two Israeli doctors, a husband and wife from northern Israel, who rushed to provide emergency care

Israel Moshkovitz | 01.19.26

Lufthansa Group to cancel night flights to Israel 'due to the situation in the Middle East'

Under the revised schedule, Lufthansa and its group airlines — SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings — will operate only daytime flights to and from Tel Aviv from Thursday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 19

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.14.26

Lufthansa halts Israel military cargo, citing UK export directive during German chancellor’s visit

Lufthansa Cargo says a UK export directive bars it from shipping military equipment to Tel Aviv as Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Israel for his first official visit

ynet Global | 12.07.25

Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Israel in late June

German airline group resumes Tel Aviv operations June 23 after situation assessment; Ryanair, British Airways extend suspensions through July–August

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.06.25

No takeoff yet: Lufthansa delays Israel return once more over security concerns

European airlines extend Israel flight suspensions through June–July citing security concerns; United, Delta and European carriers resume service as Ryanair threatens exit over instability

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.03.25

Lufthansa extends Israel flight suspension through mid-June

Major airline group extends Israel flight suspensions over security concerns, joining growing list of carriers halting service

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.26.25

Lufthansa extends Israel flight suspension through June 8 citing security concerns

Major airlines including Lufthansa and British Airways extend flight suspensions to Israel through June due to security risks, while Delta, Wizz Air and Aegean Airlines restart services

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.20.25

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