Lufthansa , SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, and Air Europa suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, citing grave safety concerns.
Tel Aviv’s airspace spiraled into chaos after a Houthi ballistic missile slammed near Ben Gurion Airport on May 4 — wounding six and sending shockwaves through Israel’s aviation nerve center.
Despite interception attempts, the missile pierced Israeli defenses, landing in a nearby forest. Within hours, major airlines including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, and Air Europa suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, citing grave safety concerns.
As terminals went dark and takeoffs froze, stranded passengers faced mounting panic. Israel’s Defense Minister vowed a “sevenfold” retaliation, promising a fierce military response.
The high-altitude strike marks a bold escalation by Yemen’s Houthis — rattling global carriers and shaking confidence in Israel’s airspace. With international flights in retreat, Tel Aviv just became the latest flashpoint in a rapidly expanding conflict.
