Delta Airlines to Resume Daily Flights to Tel Aviv

Delta Airlines has announced today that it will resume its daily flights between Tel Aviv and New York, after a temporary suspension due to security concerns following a missile attack close to Ben Gurion Airport on May 4. This decision was made after a thorough risk assessment by the airline and will be implemented following security guidelines and intelligence reports.

The airline stated that they will continue to closely monitor the security situation and conduct regular operational assessments in order to ensure the safety of their passengers. Delta Airlines is the first foreign airline to resume flights to Tel Aviv, while others remain hesitant to do so.

During an analyst meeting yesterday, Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, expressed his frustration with the ongoing security disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport. He stated, “If they’re going to keep being disrupted by these security disruptions, frankly, we’d be better off sending those aircraft somewhere else in Europe.

However, Delta Airlines has made the decision to resume flights to Tel Aviv, signaling a positive step towards the normalization of flights to and from Israel. The ongoing conflict in the region has caused many foreign airlines to suspend flights to Tel Aviv, causing a significant impact on the tourism and business industries.

This decision by Delta Airlines is a testament to the strong security measures in place at Ben Gurion Airport, which have been praised by international security experts. The airport’s security protocols have been proven to be effective in protecting passengers and flights, even during times of heightened tensions.

In conclusion, Delta Airlines will resume its daily flights to Tel Aviv, providing a much-needed boost to the tourism and business sectors in Israel. The decision was made after a thorough risk assessment and will be implemented according to strict security guidelines. This move highlights the effectiveness of the security measures at Ben Gurion Airport and is a positive step towards the normalization of flights to and from Israel.