Tel Aviv: Germany's Lufthansa and Spain's Air Europa announced the suspension of their flights to and from Tel Aviv after a ballistic missile was fired from Yemen targeting an area at the country's main Ben Gurion Airport, according to "Russia Today". The decision to halt services comes amid growing security concerns in the region, prompting other international airlines to reconsider their operations in Israel.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the Lufthansa Group, which also includes SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines, canceled all of its scheduled flights for Sunday, as reported on its website. This move reflects the group's assessment of the security situation following the missile incident.
Other airlines, including Air Europa, Air India, and Italy's ITA, also announced the cancellation of their flights to Israel due to the recent security escalation. The cancellations are part of a broader response by international airlines to reassess the safety of their routes in light of the developments.
Earlier, Ben Gurion Airport temporarily halted takeoffs and landings after a ballistic missile was fired from Yemen, minutes before it entered Israeli airspace. Despite efforts, Israel failed to intercept the missile. The airport fully reopened an hour after the incident, resuming normal operations but under heightened security measures.