Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:01pm on 11 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
British Airways suspended flights to Israel after turning back a plane from Tel Aviv amid security concerns over Hamas rocket fire. Israel's airport authority said rockets were flying around Tel Aviv but not an immediate threat when BA165 was approaching. Virgin Atlantic also halted Tel Aviv flights as airlines prioritize safety. BA said it is monitoring the situation closely and contacting affected customers about refunds or rebooking. Many carriers have suspended Israel flights since Hamas attacked last Saturday, making bookings increasingly difficult. A travel agent said they've been inundated with calls from people trying to return to the UK. The US is working on safe civilian passage from Israel and Egypt as violence escalates, with 11 UN staff killed in Gaza.
