Delta, Other U.S. Airlines Cancel Flights To Israel Due To Missile Concerns

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In the wake of the tragedy that befell Malaysian Airlines flight 17 last week over Ukraine, and amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, multiple American airlines have now suspended flights into Israel.

The Associated Press reports that following earlier reports of a rocket landing near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, Delta has canceled all flights to Israel until further notice.

One such flight, Delta 468, was over the Mediterranean approaching Turkey when it made a dramatic turnaround and Delta rerouted it back to Paris, one flight-tracking site reported.

NBC News confirmed that US Airways has also cancelled flights today to Tel Aviv and American Airlines is meeting to discuss whether they should continue or cancel flights to Israel.

Airlines cancel flights to Israel over missile fears [AP/CNBC]

by Kate Cox via Consumerist