Air India has extended the suspension of its flights to Israel till July end, amid continued geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia. The airlines had earlier suspended flight operations on the Tel Aviv-Delhi route till the end of June. A senior Air India official said that flights have been further suspended, keeping in mind the geopolitical situation in the region.

 

In the wake of the West Asia conflict, airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including costlier fuel and airspace curbs, which pushed up their operational costs. Despite the ceasefire between the US and Iran holding on for some time, the uncertainties surrounding the situation in West Asia have pushed the majority of airlines to stop operating on the Tel Aviv route.

 

The suspension of Air India flights has caused major worries among more than 40,000 Indians living in Israel who wish to travel to India for personal or professional reasons, or even to escape the uncertainties in the region. The limited options also mean heightened costs, which is a major concern among Indian workers.