El Al has suspended flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow for several days following a broad drone attack on Russia, the airline said Thursday night. A new assessment is expected next week before deciding whether to resume the route. Affected passengers will be contacted with alternative options.
El Al has suspended its Tel Aviv–Moscow route for several days, the airline announced Thursday night, citing the latest developments between Russia and Ukraine and recent aviation-related incidents in the region. The move follows a broad drone attack on Russia that grounded all flights at Moscow airports earlier this week, as reported by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) citing Russian reports. As The Zioneer reported at 12:40 Thursday, El Al initially suspended the route following the same drone attack. The current suspension extends that decision for a further period pending a new assessment next week.
Affected passengers will be contacted directly and offered alternative options in accordance with applicable regulations. The suspension continues a pattern of reduced air connectivity between Israel and European destinations amid regional security tensions, with carriers including TAP Air Portugal and Air Canada also suspending or extending cancellations on Tel Aviv routes in recent weeks.
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