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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Azerbaijan, Lot and British Airways confirm further suspension of flights to Tel Aviv
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A spokesperson for Azerbaijan national carrier AZAL tells The Times of Israel it is suspending flights between Baku and Tel Aviv “due to recent events and security concerns in Israel,” joining other airlines that have canceled trips amid soaring violence between Israel and Hezbollah.
The airway, also known as Azerbaijan Airlines, says updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
“The safety of our flights and passengers remains AZAL’s top priority,” the airline says.
Polish flagship Lot has also canceled flights for Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Due to the current situation, we are constantly analyzing the safety of LOT Polish Airlines’ operations,” the carrier says in a statement on its website.
British Airways also confirms a further halt to flights.
“We’ve been continually monitoring the situation in the Middle East and have taken the operational decision to cancel our flights to and from Tel Aviv up to and including Thursday, 26 September. Safety is always our top priority, and we’re contacting customers to advise them of their travel options,” it says.
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