Delta to halt flights between NYCs JFK and Tel Aviv amid escalating Middle East tensions

Delta extended its pause of flights between New York’s John F.Kennedy International Airport and Tel Aviv through March 31 because of the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, the airline said Tuesday.“Delta is continuously monitoring the evolving security environment and assessing our operations based on security guidance and intelligence reports and will communicate any updates as needed,” the carrier said in a statement.“As always, the safety of customers and crew remains paramount.

Customers should be prepared for possible adjustments to Delta’s TLV flight schedule, including additional cancellations on a rolling basis.”Fighting in the region has ramped up in recent weeks as Israel takes on adversaries across the region, including its war against Hamas in Gaza after the terror group’s attack on Oct.7, 2023.The airline previously paused flights to Israel through Oct.

31 and then again through the end of the year.With Post wires...