Lufthansa Grounds Flights to Tel Aviv Until June 22 Over Region's Tumultuous Security Scene
Lufthansa extends the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until June 22.
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No flights to Israel's Tel Aviv airport for another week, y'all! The Lufthansa Group, a global airline conglomerate, has extended its flight ban. This ban will persist until June 22, 2025, as the situation in the region remains chaotic and dangerous. The primary instigator of this extended grounding is the bloody moves of Israel's military in the Gaza Strip, causing a spike in tension and risk levels[2][5]. To top it off, a missile, fuck, yeah, a missile fired from Yemen, slammed near Tel Aviv airport back in early May, making the situation even more of a shitshow[2].
The Lufthansa family, encompassing the likes of Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Ita, and Lufthansa Cargo, gives a rat's ass about the safety of their passengers and crew[3][4]. Consequently, these airlines will remain on the ground for another week. If you've booked a ticket for travel during this period, don't sweat it; you can cancel your ticket for free or reschedule for a later date[3].
[1] ntv.de, dpa[2] Al Jazeera, May 2025[3] The Independent, June 2025[4] BBC News, June 2025[5] CNN, June 2025
The Lufthansa Group, in consideration of the unstable geopolitical scenario, has revised its community policy to include extended flight cancellations until June 22, 2025. This decision, influenced by the escalating tensions in the Middle East, disrupts the lifestyle and travel plans of many, as flights to Tel Aviv remain grounded [1][2][3][4][5]. The general-news outlets have reported increased instances of violence, including military actions in the Gaza Strip and a missile attack near Tel Aviv airport [2], contributing to this employment policy decision, as the safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority for the airline [3][4].
