Foreign Airline Delays Return to Israel, Leaving No Direct Flights to India

A foreign airline has announced it will not resume flights to Israel in the coming months, leaving the direct air route between Israel and India suspended. The airline confirmed it will not operate flights to Israel at least until September 30, following a similar decision by Indian carrier Air India to postpone its return to Ben Gurion Airport and cancel its service on this route. As a result, there are currently no direct flights between Israel and India, forcing travelers to take longer journeys with layovers in Europe, the Gulf, or Asia. This situation complicates travel for Israelis, including tourists and business travelers, who have increasingly sought direct flights to India in recent years. The resumption of direct flights was expected to ease travel and reduce costs, but no clear timeline has been provided for when these services will restart. Passengers are advised to monitor airline updates and security developments that may impact flight operations.