Air France pushes back Israel return again, now targeting late July

First reported by Now 14 · Jun 21, 2026

What happened

Air France said on Sunday it will delay resuming flights to Israel again and now plans to return no earlier than July 30. The move extends the absence of a major airline on the Israel, France and Europe route, leaving fewer summer flights and tighter availability for travelers.

• 01Air France delayed its Israel return again and now targets July 30.
• 02The announcement came Sunday after several earlier postponements.
• 03Other foreign airlines have already resumed or expanded flights to Israel.
• 04The delay keeps summer direct flights to France limited and prices under pressure.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026

Air France pushes back Israel return again, now targeting late July

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026

Air France Pushes Back Israel Return Again, Now Targeting Late July

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