Overview
- Israeli airspace remains closed on March 1, leaving El Al flights grounded at least through tomorrow.
- El Al has halted new ticket sales through March 21 or until all existing reservations are accommodated.
- Passengers holding valid El Al tickets will be automatically placed on rescue flights once regulatory approvals allow, with direct notifications to follow.
- Travelers on canceled itineraries can request a refund or a travel voucher, and the airline advises against self-rerouting through other destinations.
- Reports describe dozens of Israelis kept on a plane in Saudi territory for hours with sirens, delays and claims of bombings near Abu Dhabi, while an estimated 100,000 Israelis are reported stranded abroad.