Wizz Air made the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and European flights to Amman, Jordan, with immediate effect, until September 15, 2025.
Wizz Air suspends flights to Tel Aviv and European flights to Amman. Photo Wizz Air
Also, the airline will avoid the transit of the Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian airspace to new information.
“This decision comes from the recent escalation of the situation in the Middle East. The safety and security of passengers, crew and its aircraft remain the main priority for Wizz Air, and the airline closely monitors the evolution of the relevant situation with the relevant authorities.”, The representatives of the airline informed.
The company states that they are committed to minimizing passengers disturbances and will contact the affected customers directly by e-mail (who have made directly through the airline) to provide information on the options they have, including modifying its reservation or reimbursement. “Customers who have made reservations through third parties must directly contact the suppliers in question”the company shows.
“We thank our customers for the understanding they have shown during this period and we will continue to provide updated information as the situation evolves.”mentions Wizz Air in the press release.
A few days ago, Wizz Air announced possible flight delays to and from to Dubai because of the Israel – Iran war, specifying that “technical stops for fuel refueling may be needed.”
“As a result of escalating the situation in the Middle East and a closing more air spaces From the region, Wizz Air has implemented alternative routes for some of his flights. As a result, passengers traveling to and from Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) can expect a longer flight duration, which may include technical stops for fuel refueling, on certain routes. These adjustments are necessary to ensure the continuation of the operations in safe conditions, while we temporarily avoid certain air spaces for security reasons. The safety of passengers, crew and aircraft remains our main priority. Wizz Air continues to closely monitor the situation with the support of national, international and private sources in the field of security and will adapt its operations accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period. ”Wizz Air informed on Saturday.
Due to the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, several airlines moved on Friday, June 13, the planes from Tel Aviv to Romania. Eleven civil planes have safely landed at airports in our country. One landed in Craiova, six at “Aurel Vlaicu” Airport (Baneasa) in Bucharest and four at “Henri Coandă” Airport in Otopeni.
Otopeni Airport no longer accepts aircraft without regular flights until June 17, due to lack of parking spaces, informs boardingpass.ro. A similar measure could also be implemented at Baneasa Airport, according to the quoted source.
The escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran determined the companies Klasjet, Fly Lili, Dan Air, Hellojets and El Al Airlines to move their aircraft. This decision was made as a precautionary measure, to avoid potential risks in the case of an Iranian replica on Israel. On board the planes that were moved from Israel to Romania were only the flight crews, without passengers.
The flights between Romania and Israel were canceled by June 17
Most of the airlines operating routes between Romania and Tel Aviv airport have canceled the flights between the two countries until June 17, the source mentioned.
Exceptions are the Hisky airline, which plan to resume the flights between Bucharest and Tel Aviv on June 16, and the Flyone company that sells flights for flights from Bucharest and Chisinau to Tel Aviv for June 15.
Israel attacked Iran on Friday morning, aiming at nuclear and military infrastructure, in an unprecedented operation called “Warning”, which is expected to last several days.
Israel called his military operation “waking up the lion”, inspiring himself from a biblical verse that promises a future with victories for a powerful Israel.
