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USA based airlines flights to Tel Aviv / TLV / Ben Gurion International Airport have been suspended temporarily by the FAA.
US Airways Tel Aviv Travel Policy 2014
7/20/2014 3:51 PM ET
Cities Affected
Tel Aviv, Israel (Ben Gurion Int'l Airport)
Date Range
7/9/2014 6:00 PM ET through 7/31/2014 11:59 PM ET
Revised Ticket Policy
We’ve relaxed our change-fee policies. If your trip is affected, you can
change your trip online (in most cases) -- we’ll waive your change fees!
FAA order has been extended for another 24 hours (effective 23 Jul 2014):
23 JUL 2014 NOTAM:
oneworld airlines BA and IB (as well as LY / El Al) and others continue operations to / from TLV.
Updated 23 July 2014
(lower right wiki corner)USA based airlines flights to Tel Aviv / TLV / Ben Gurion International Airport have been suspended temporarily by the FAA.
US Airways Tel Aviv Travel Policy 2014
7/20/2014 3:51 PM ET
Cities Affected
Tel Aviv, Israel (Ben Gurion Int'l Airport)
Date Range
7/9/2014 6:00 PM ET through 7/31/2014 11:59 PM ET
Revised Ticket Policy
We’ve relaxed our change-fee policies. If your trip is affected, you can
change your trip online (in most cases) -- we’ll waive your change fees!
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Here’s how: • Book the same origin and destination • If you are scheduled to travel July 9 - 31, your travel date may be changed to travel July 9 – August 31. You may have to pay to change your trip if: • You change your origin and/or destination • Your travel is outside the dates listed above • There is a difference in fare Please call if: • Part or all of your trip is on another airline • You don’t see a ‘Change my trip’ link when you pull up your reservation Change your trip online at usairways.com/manageyourtrip If you need help, please call 800-428-4322. Travel Agents, please refer to the link below. http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/specialneeds/weather.html · OSI US LWGEB200714L
23 JUL 2014 NOTAM:
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FDC 4/4226-SECURITY ISRAEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION ISRAEL AIRSPACE THIS NOTAM REPLACES NOTAM 4/3630 TO UPDATE EFFECTIVE TIME. DUE TO THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION CREATED BY THE ARMED CONFLICT IN ISRAEL AND GAZA, ALL FLIGHT OPERATIONS TO/FROM BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LLBG) BY U.S. OPERATORS ARE PROHIBITED FOR UP TO 24 HOURS. A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS OR COMMERCIAL OPERATORS, ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER, AND ALL OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT WHERE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER. B. PERMITTED OPERATIONS. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT PROHIBIT PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A FROM CONDUCTING FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITHIN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF ISRAEL WHEN SUCH OPERATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED EITHER BY ANOTHER AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WITH THE END PART 1 OF 2. 23 JUL 16:15 2014 UNTIL 24 JUL 16:15 2014 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 23 JUL 16:12 2014 FDC 4/4226-SECURITY APPROVAL OF THE FAA OR BY A DEVIATION, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR. OPERATORS SHOULD CALL THE DOMESTIC EVENTS NETWORK (DEN) AT 202-493-5107 FOR AUTHORIZATION. C. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE DECISION AND ACTION FOR THE SAFETY OF THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT IN COMMAND OF AN AIRCRAFT MAY DEVIATE FROM THIS NOTAM TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THAT EMERGENCY. THIS NOTAM WILL BE UPDATED WITHIN 24 HOURS. OPERATORS SHOULD CONTINUE TO MONITOR U.S. NOTAMS FOR CHANGES OR UPDATES. END PART 2 OF 2. 23 JUL 16:15 2014 UNTIL 24 JUL 16:15 2014 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 23 JUL 16:12 2014
Updated 23 July 2014
US Airways Suspends Daily Flight From US to Tel Aviv
Jul 22, 2014, 9:45 am
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US Airways Suspends Daily Flight From US to Tel Aviv
It looks like US Air is following Delta's lead and also canceling flights to Tel Aviv.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...rity/12989789/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/p...-and-tel-aviv/
Flight 796, which began in Los Angeles, was canceled in Philadelphia before leaving for Tel Aviv.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/p...-and-tel-aviv/
Jul 22, 2014, 10:12 am
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UA has also suspended its TLV service. All USA carriers are following the FAA recommendation on this, but apparently European carriers are still literally flying to TLV at this time.
Jul 22, 2014, 10:13 am
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It's the right thing to do.
Jul 22, 2014, 10:23 am
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As of a check about two minutes ago, US (and UA) only show today's flights (7/22) to TLV canceled. 7/23 flights show 'on time'. I realize (and probably expect) this may change, but have not seen press releases from US (or UA) regarding suspension of service "until further notice" like DL put out (yet).
(That said, DL's flight for tomorrow is also showing on time still, so I think they all may still be figuring it out)
It appears US has a plane on the ground in TLV. The 7/21 departure of 796 arrived today (7/22) but the return 797 has been canceled.
(That said, DL's flight for tomorrow is also showing on time still, so I think they all may still be figuring it out)
It appears US has a plane on the ground in TLV. The 7/21 departure of 796 arrived today (7/22) but the return 797 has been canceled.
Jul 22, 2014, 10:29 am
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wouldnt be a bit surprised if its flown out empty of passengers ASAP, once the crew is legal to fly and the crew that landed today will probably fly out as well. No sense leaving it sitting as a target on the tarmac, when it can be used on other routes to make some $$
Jul 22, 2014, 10:45 am
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Out of curiosity, what will US (and the other airlines) do with their planes that were supposed to be flying there?
Jul 22, 2014, 10:47 am
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I considered this, but will probably depend if it is safe for the crew to attempt. Alternatively, US could choose to evacuate the crew from the are by land (if deemed safer) if needed. It would leave the plane stranded, but the crew's safety is more important IMO.
Jul 22, 2014, 10:51 am
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True but hamas has been targeting the city of TelAviv and its surrounding citys and towns for weeks. Had MH not occured I dont believe the flights would have been CXed All hamas has to say is OK we will hold off firing any rockets into the greater TA area between these hrs so that everyone can get their planes and crews out, dont hold your breath for such an announcement, but you never know
Jul 22, 2014, 10:55 am
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The FAA has banned USA carriers from flying to or from TLV for 24 hours. I don't know whether this would apply to repositioning flights with crew but no passengers, but it sounds like the aircraft and crew might be stuck there tonight.
Jul 22, 2014, 11:09 am
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Kinda of think theyd give the OK to ferry the plane and crew out. The stuff hamas is using isnt guided so Id have better odds in winning the lottery then them hitting a plane. If they used shoulder missles thats another story.
In past flare ups it was the carriers ins companys that caused the CXs, since they pulled thier coverage for flights into or outof TLV. They didnt do it this time at least yet,even after MH17
the crews are no safer in TA or the plane sitting @ TLV, which if hamas had guidance missles would be another case all together
Jul 22, 2014, 11:23 am
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well the US Govt just promised hamas $47M youd think they could say thanks by holding fire into the TLV area so that any and all civilian planes and crews can get out w/o any fear even an hour would work to get that job done.
Kinda of think theyd give the OK to ferry the plane and crew out. The stuff hamas is using isnt guided so Id have better odds in winning the lottery then them hitting a plane. If they used shoulder missles thats another story.
In past flare ups it was the carriers ins companys that caused the CXs, since they pulled thier coverage for flights into or outof TLV. They didnt do it this time at least yet,even after MH17
the crews are no safer in TA or the plane sitting @ TLV, which if hamas had guidance missles would be another case all together
Kinda of think theyd give the OK to ferry the plane and crew out. The stuff hamas is using isnt guided so Id have better odds in winning the lottery then them hitting a plane. If they used shoulder missles thats another story.
In past flare ups it was the carriers ins companys that caused the CXs, since they pulled thier coverage for flights into or outof TLV. They didnt do it this time at least yet,even after MH17
the crews are no safer in TA or the plane sitting @ TLV, which if hamas had guidance missles would be another case all together
Jul 22, 2014, 11:34 am
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