UA just cancelled flight 85 for Monday
I got this email from United:
Please note United flight UA085 on February 1st from Tel-Aviv to Newark is canceled.
You may be rebooked for United flight UA091 on February 1st that will depart at 23:50 and will arrive at Newark at 04:45 on February 2nd.
Please let us know.
Despite the travel restrictions imposed on Tel-Aviv BGN airport, exceptions are available for passengers that request special permission to travel, receive, and can provide proof of the official authorization.
Permission to depart Israel will be granted solely to passengers that meet the criteria as required by the Israeli Government, according to details outlined in the link below:
Hebrew:
https://www.gov.il/he/Departments/Guides/flying-to-israel-guidlines?chapterIndex=2 English:
https://www.gov.il/en/service/special-request-to-fly All Nationalities: If you are traveling for one of the below reasons you do not require special permission from the Israeli Government to travel and should complete a statement:
a funeral of a close family member
medical treatment
returning to your country of origin
Hebrew language link for more details:
https://www.gov.il/he/service/special-request-to-flyEnglish language link for more details:
https://www.gov.il/en/service/special-request-to-flyImportant: during airport closure, no returns will be possible.
Please be sure to confirm the status of your flight on united.com or the United app before departing Tel Aviv.
Please reply to this email and advise if you are planning to show up on your booked flight.
Passengers holding a special permit must forward it to this email in advance of their flight.
Please either reply to this email, or contact sales solution on Sunday between 09:00-17:00 03-5116787
Thank you,
United team.
Alexander
Sales Solution Centre
United | 132 Menachem Begin rd. |Azrieli Centre round bldg. 32nd floor Tel-Aviv , 67021