Bhubaneswar Airport, also known as Biju Patnaik International Airport, has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all flight operations in anticipation of Cyclone Dana. The suspension, effective from 5 PM on October 24th until 9 AM on October 26th, aims to ensure the safety of passengers, staff, and flight crews during the approaching cyclone. The airport will only resume operations once weather conditions improve and safety assessments are completed.
SWISS Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv due to the evolving situation in the Middle East, prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew. The airline is offering affected travelers flexible options for rescheduling or refunds.
Delta Air Lines has extended its flight suspension to Israel until December 31, 2024, citing ongoing regional conflicts and safety concerns. The decision aligns with other major airlines, reflecting heightened global security anxieties. Delta is providing affected passengers with flexibility to reschedule flights and is monitoring the situation closely.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Asmara, Eritrea, effective September 3, 2024, due to operational difficulties in the country. Passengers are being offered rebooking options or full refunds. The airline states it will continue to monitor the situation and will resume flights when conditions improve.
SWISS has extended the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 4th due to the situation in the Middle East. Flights to Beirut are also paused until the end of October, but this is due to commercial factors, not security concerns. The airline will continue to use Northeastern Iranian airspace for overflights but will avoid the rest of Iran, Iraq, and Israel for now.
SWISS has temporarily suspended flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv, as well as Beirut, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline is prioritizing the safety of its passengers and staff, offering free rebooking or refunds to affected travelers. This decision comes as SWISS reports strong passenger numbers and a surge in flight operations for the first half of 2024.
Air India has announced the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv, citing the current situation in parts of the Middle East. The airline is offering full refunds to passengers with confirmed bookings and is continuously monitoring the situation.
United Airlines has extended its flight hiatus to Israel until early June due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Other carriers including EasyJet, Air Canada, and Air India have also halted flights to the country. However, some airlines such as flyDubai, Ethiopian Airlines, and Azerbaijan Airlines are cautiously resuming their operations to Israel.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to Kinshasa, effective April 30, 2024, following the detention of its employees by the Military Intelligence Unit in the city. The airline cited challenges in managing flight operations due to the lack of adequate support for its detained staff, who play crucial roles in customer service, ground handling, and cargo activities. KQ has urged the authorities to treat its employees with humanity and respect and has requested the release of its wrongfully detained staff.
