Air Canada has temporarily cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv following the deadly attacks in Israel over the weekend.
“We are monitoring this dynamic situation closely and we will adjust these plans as required. We remain in contact with the Canadian government,” the airline said in a statement on Saturday. Flights were cancelled beginning on Sunday, October 8.
“Air Canada will resume operations to Tel Aviv as soon as the situation stabilizes,” the statement added.
The airline said passengers affected by the suspension can now make travel changes, including refund options.
Air Canada flies daily from Toronto to Tel Aviv and three times weekly from Montreal.
On Saturday, Hamas militants launched a massive surprise attack on Israel by air, land and sea. Hundreds were killed and thousands more injured. In response, Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes.
According to Global Affairs Canada, there are 1,419 Canadians registered with the Registration of Canadians Abroad in Israel and 492 Canadians registered in the Palestinian Territories.
"As registration with the service is voluntary, this is not a complete picture of Canadians outside the country, nor an indication of the number of Canadians abroad that wish to stay or leave," Global Affairs said.
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