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Tens of thousands stranded as Middle East airspace closures hit global travel - explainer

El Al cancels regular flights until March 29, with air travel in the Middle East remaining heavily disrupted as the war with Iran forces closures in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.

An Israeli El Al Boeing 777 aircraft flies over Tel Aviv during its landing approach to Ben Gurion Airport on March 16, 2026.
An Airbus A321 Delta Airlines passenger aircraft is seen at gate while a Boeing 737 MAX 8 United Airlines passenger aircraft takes off at LaGuardia Airport in New York on February 22, 2026.

Delta, United Airlines cancel Israel flights through June as foreign carriers extend suspensions

 United Airlines plane at gate A1 at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, May 20, 2024.

In October weather balloon strike, United pilots were showered with glass, probe shows

Transportation Minister Miri Regev met with Senior officials from United Airlines to plan the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago and DC.

United Airlines to resume flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago, Washington DC


United, Delta resume flights to Israel as others delay returns

United and Delta are among the few airlines that are resuming flights to Israel in recent weeks.

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Jewish passengers sue United Airlines for 'emotional trauma, collective punishment'

United Airlines disputed the claims, calling them "meritless." The airline's statement said "One passenger who was a safety and security risk caused the flight to return to Newark."

A United Airlines passenger jet taxis at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019.

Several airlines cancel flights to Ben-Gurion Airport for 24 hours following Houthi missile crash

Since the missile strike, El Al’s stock has surged by over 5%.

 Several airlines cancel flights to Ben-Gurion Airport after Houthi missile crash, May 4, 2025.

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

United Airlines flight to Shanghai diverts after pilot forgets passport

“The pilot did not have their passport onboard,” United Airlines said in a statement. “We arranged for a new crew to take our customers to their destination that evening."

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Pilot has Orthodox Jewish passenger arrested for hogging bathroom, comments on how 'Jews act'

An Orthodox Jewish man was forced from an airplane bathroom in a state of undress and berated with antisemitic comments while on a United Airlines flight from Mexico to Houston.

 United Airlines Boeing 737 airplane.

First American airline back: United Airlines resumes flights to Israel

The airline will be the first American carrier to resume flights to Tel Aviv this year • Daily flights will depart from New York/Newark • A second daily flight will be added at the end of March.

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United Airlines to resume Israel flights in March

On October 7, 2023, the company suspended its activity in Israel, renewing it in March 2024 with just seven weekly flights to New York.

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In light of a potential Iran attack: Which airlines are flying to Israel, which have cancelled?

Every day, Israelis hear different reports and rumors of airlines canceling flights to Israel. Here's an updated guide to who is still flying.

 An El Al Boeing Dreamliner is prepared for its next flight at Ben Gurion Airport last month.

Delta Air Lines resumes flights from New York to Israel after eight months

Delta Air Lines has officially restarted flights from New York to Tel Aviv after an eight-month hiatus. Delta's return makes it the second US carrier to resume flights to Israel, following United.

 A Delta Airlines jet comes in for a landing in front of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline at Laguardia Airport, in New York City, New York, U.S., January 11, 2023.