These logistics have led many global carriers to scale back or entirely halt their operations to Israel.

Air India has decided to keep its flight services between New Delhi and Tel Aviv suspended until July 31. This extension of the previous June deadline comes as the airline continues to monitor the ongoing geopolitical instability currently affecting West Asia.

The decision to pause these flights is rooted in the operational hurdles that have persisted since the conflict in the region escalated in late February. For the airline, ensuring consistent service has become increasingly complex due to rising fuel costs and the necessity to avoid certain restricted airspaces.

These logistics have led many global carriers to scale back or entirely halt their operations to Israel. Currently, only a select group of local operators, such as El Al, Arkia, IsraAir, and Air Haifa, are maintaining regular flight schedules on this specific route.

For the community of over 40,000 Indian nationals currently based in Israel, this extended suspension creates a difficult situation. The lack of direct connectivity forces travelers to seek alternative, often more expensive, routes to reach India for essential work or family commitments.

Ultimately, the airline maintains that this suspension is a temporary measure required to navigate the current climate of regional uncertainty. For now, passengers are advised to seek other travel arrangements, as the carrier remains cautious about resuming full operations until the overall security situation shows sustained signs of improvement.

(With Inputs from PTI)