EasyJet Extends Tel Aviv Flight Suspension Through Summer

EasyJet announced Tuesday it will extend its suspension of Tel Aviv flights through next summer as the airline reviews its flying program, following a similar move by rival carrier Ryanair. The company said the decision does not affect existing bookings, since flights for that period have not yet gone on sale, suggesting the move is more procedural than a reaction to any immediate security concern. The extended suspension comes even as other carriers show confidence in the Israeli market: Wizz Air resumed Tel Aviv service in May and is reportedly in negotiations to establish a hub in Israel. The contrast highlights a split among European carriers over how quickly to return to normal operations in Israel following the recent period of regional tension.