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Delta Resumes Daily Flights to Tel Aviv After Security Review

The airline reinstates service from New York-JFK following a brief suspension due to regional missile activity.

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Overview

  • Delta Air Lines resumed daily nonstop flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv on May 20, 2025, using an Airbus A330-900neo.
  • The service was suspended in early May after a Houthi missile landed near Ben Gurion Airport, prompting safety concerns.
  • Delta's decision to restart flights followed an extensive security risk assessment and ongoing monitoring of the situation.
  • Travel waivers are available for passengers who booked flights between May 4 and May 25, with rebooked travel required by June 15.
  • Global carriers, including United Airlines and European airlines, have adjusted operations to Tel Aviv since the conflict escalated in October 2023.