The security escalation in the region is also beginning to have a real impact on the activities of foreign airlines. After Austrian Airlines canceled its flights to and from Israel last night and this morning, the low-cost airline Wizz Air has now also announced a temporary suspension of its flights to Israel.
In an official statement issued by the company, it was stated that all Wizz Air flights to and from Israel are completely canceled today and tomorrow, June 8 and 9, following the latest security developments in the region. “In response to the current escalation in the region, the company is temporarily suspending its flights to Israel. The resumption of flights is currently planned for June 10, subject to developments and the security situation on the ground,” the company officially stated.
Wizz Air emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew is the company’s uncompromising priority, and that management continues to closely monitor developments on the ground in full coordination with the relevant authorities and security agencies.
The company’s dramatic cancellation announcement comes amid rising security tensions and rocket fire into Israel over the past 24 hours, which has led several international airlines to reconsider their operations on direct routes to Israel. Despite the targeted cancellations by some foreign companies, Ben Gurion Airport continues to operate as usual at this stage, and most Israeli airlines continue to operate their flights according to their original schedules.
Passengers holding Wizz Air flight tickets in the coming days are asked to closely monitor the company’s ongoing announcements and check the exact flight status on the company’s website or through its official service channels. Currently, Wizz Air estimates that operations to Israel will resume on June 10, but the final decision on the matter will be made solely in accordance with security developments in the coming days.