Bad news for passengers: Airline will not return to Israel

British Airways extends the suspension of its flights to Israel until October 25, 2026, and will not operate during the summer and holidays. The return on October 26 will be in a reduced format of one daily flight until March 2027. Passengers can change their route or receive a refund.

British Airways has announced the extension of the suspension of all its flights to Israel until October 25, 2026, due to the ongoing effects of the 'Roar of the Lion' war period. This means the airline will not operate during the summer and holidays, leaving fewer options for passengers to London. The planned return on October 26 will be in a reduced format of only one daily flight, instead of the previous extensive schedule, and will continue until March 28, 2027. Passengers whose flights were canceled can change their route via Athens or Larnaca, or receive a full refund. The decision joins other foreign airlines that have not yet resumed full operations in Israel, despite a gradual recovery at Ben Gurion Airport.