Air India Resumes Direct Flights to Delhi From Israel
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Air India will restart direct flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi on December 1st, operating five weekly services. This route has experienced numerous suspensions and resumptions since October 7th due to security concerns.
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- Air India resumes direct Tel Aviv-Delhi flights December 1st.
- Five weekly flights will operate on the route.
- This offers Israelis a direct alternative to connecting flights.
- The route has faced repeated suspensions since October 7th.
- A Houthi missile strike in May 2025 caused the latest halt.
Air India has announced it will resume direct flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi starting December 1st, following a period of intermittent service. The airline will operate five weekly flights on this route, offering Israeli travelers a direct option to India after relying on connecting flights through the Persian Gulf or Europe. This marks the latest attempt by Air India to maintain a consistent presence on the route, which has seen multiple suspensions and resumptions since the October 7th attacks.
Previously, Air India had resumed flights in March 2024, suspended them in April, and reinstated them in May. Further disruptions occurred in August 2024, with another resumption planned for March 2025. However, these services were again halted in May 2025 after a Houthi missile impacted the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), leading to the current hiatus.
Delhi serves as a crucial hub for onward travel to other destinations in East Asia. Air India is currently the sole carrier offering direct flights between Israel and India. The airline's fluctuating service reflects the ongoing security concerns and operational challenges impacting air travel to and from Israel.
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