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Lufthansa Group Switches Israel Flights to Daytime Only Through Jan. 19

The company cites regional security risks, removing overnight layovers for crews.

Overview

  • Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings will operate only daytime services to and from Israel starting Thursday through Jan. 19.
  • Several evening and overnight flights are canceled under the change, including an Austrian Airlines Vienna–Tel Aviv departure scheduled for Wednesday night.
  • Passengers affected by the cancellations will be automatically rebooked, notified directly, and may opt to change their travel dates.
  • A Lufthansa Group spokesperson says the carrier is monitoring developments in the region and will reassess its schedule as conditions evolve.
  • A separate report claiming a 24-hour staff evacuation and a full halt to Israel flights originates from Channel 12 and remains unconfirmed by the company.