Virgin Atlantic pushes back plans to restart flights to Tel Aviv

The carrier said it would contact affected passengers to discuss their options, adding its flying programme would remain under “constant review” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Affected customers will be offered a refund or given the option to rebook with no additional fees until 31 December 2023. A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said: “The safety of our customers and our teams is our number one priority, always. 

“After careful consideration, based on latest information, we have taken the decision to extend our pause on flying to and from Tel Aviv until 27 October to give clarity to our customers.

“The situation [in Israel and Palestine] remains dynamic, so we’ll keep our flying programme under constant review.”