{"id":50605,"date":"2025-07-07T17:16:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T21:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/flights-to-return-to-israel-as-european-aviation-safety-agency-removes-restrictions\/07\/07\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T17:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T21:16:47","slug":"flights-to-return-to-israel-as-european-aviation-safety-agency-removes-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/flights-to-return-to-israel-as-european-aviation-safety-agency-removes-restrictions\/07\/07\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Flights to return to Israel as European Aviation Safety Agency removes restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. (photo credit: Skycolors. Via Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted its flight restrictions on Israel, allowing airlines to resume operations and restoring Israel\u2019s position on the global aviation map.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All restrictions imposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on flights to Israel have been lifted, and the agency&#8217;s recommendation to avoid flying to Israel has been removed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/foreign-ministry\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Foreign Affairs Ministry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Foreign Affairs Ministry<\/a> announced on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;This is an important step that will immediately impact major airlines that have not resumed their operations to Israel since<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/operation-rising-lion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Operation Rising Lion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Operation Rising Lion<\/a> and missile attacks from Iran. These airlines will now be able to return to flying to Israel, restoring Israel to the international aviation map with full strength,&#8221; the ministry stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EASA, which operates under the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/european-union\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:European Union;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">European Union<\/a> and ensures aviation safety in member states and among external operators, addressed the extension of the flight warning issued to Israel last month amid the conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The warning, known as CZIB Number 2025-02 R2, was issued following a military strike by Israel on Iranian territory, which led to retaliatory attacks from Iran. This created a significant risk to the airspace of Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries, leading many foreign airlines to cease operations. These operations resumed on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As part of the warning,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/article-840306\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:EASA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">EASA<\/a> advised flight operators to avoid flying through Israel\u2019s airspace, as well as similar restrictions in Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, due to concerns over the potential for a renewed deterioration in security and disruptions to air traffic management systems.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Travelers are seen at the departure hall of the Ben-Gurion Airport on April 4, 2023; illustrative (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI\/FLASH90)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XwlG1x_P9IW5YWJNLJqR4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/jerusalem_post_articles_818\/077f858be43b94d17d19178495a50eb8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Travelers are seen at the departure hall of the Ben-Gurion Airport on April 4, 2023; illustrative (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI\/FLASH90)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though the restrictions were originally set to expire, they were extended until today to allow for further assessment of the situation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The ceasefire between Israel and Iran reached about two weeks ago, has brought relative calm, but concerns persist over the potential collapse of the agreement and the return of violence, particularly due to tensions in Lebanon and on the Hezbollah front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EASA emphasized that its goal was not to block the skies but to ensure that operators conduct ongoing risk assessments and remain informed with real-time alerts. As a result, the latest recommendations include specific exemptions for flights to Beirut, provided that they land and take off from the sea under close supervision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, Israel remains a high-risk area due to its proximity to active conflict zones and the possibility of unintended interceptions. Aviation industry sources predict that if the decision allows regular flights to Israel to resume, it will provide a significant boost to airlines that had canceled flights following the escalation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This includes major carriers such as Lufthansa and Air France and leading low-cost airlines, which had suspended popular routes to Ben Gurion Airport. Forecasts suggest that once the market stabilizes and demand rises, flight prices may decrease sharply as competition intensifies on several routes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Along with EASA\u2019s decision, foreign airlines are closely monitoring the position of the Israeli Ministry of Finance. Airlines are demanding compensation or indemnification from the government for losses incurred due to flight cancellations and delays during the military escalations, arguing that the security situation was beyond their control. Without a compensation mechanism, they contend that it will be difficult for them to resume long-term operations in Israel, even if the European warnings are lifted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The industry has been waiting eagerly for the agency\u2019s decision. The resumption of flights to Israel could bring much-needed hope to the tourism and aviation sectors, which have been severely impacted since June due to the regional airspace closure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If no unusual developments occur on the ground, most airlines are expected to quickly reopen their routes, aiming to recover their lost revenues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/flights-return-israel-european-aviation-205026540.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. (photo credit: Skycolors. 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