Simchas Torah War - Flights Discussion Thread

[tavster]

Are you surprised?

Nothing surprises me. Just not used to seeing LY on שבת

[Joel]

A family is arriving today in JFK at 3pm after 3 days in transit and still need to travel to NJ, if anyone is local and can help bring food to them when they arrive please DM me.
(I have a sponsor for the food)

[Dan]

Wow. Can you email this to me? dan@dansdeals.com

[tavster]

Looks like also EK is also suspending, until Oct 20.
FlyDubai is continuing

[Dan]

Looks like also EK is also suspending, until Oct 20.
FlyDubai is continuing

Odd.

[SHL]

Looks like also EK is also suspending, until Oct 20.
FlyDubai is continuing

Seems Flydubai is reducing from 4 to 2 flights
Unless the other 2 were EK codeshares

[Shauly101]

Cyprus national airline suspended 

[SHL]

Air France
Special 1 off flight CDG-TLV and TLV-CDG tomorrow Friday
Available on their website

[SHL]

Air France
Special 1 off flight CDG-TLV and TLV-CDG tomorrow Friday
Available on their website

TLV-CDG already showing sold out....

[SHL]

Rumor Etihad is restarting flights
And travel agents to confirm?

[Dan]

Rumor Etihad is restarting flights
And travel agents to confirm?

They already restarted.

[sorotzkin9]

UPDATE ON US EVACUATIONS:* Here is an updated email sent by the State Department to people who signed up for help getting out of Israel:

*We are writing* to update you on U.S. government assistance to depart Israel.  We plan to offer transit options beginning on Friday, October 13, but it will take some period of time to schedule everyone seeking to depart.   If you choose to take this departure assistance, transportation will be by air to Athens or Frankfurt, or sea from Haifa to Cyprus.  You will not be able to choose your destination – we will assign you to the next available flight or ship.

*You should be* prepared to depart within 8-12 hours of receiving notice of your booking.  Each traveler may bring one small carry on item no more than 22 pounds (10 kg) and one suitcase no more than 35 pounds (16 kg).  Pets will not be permitted.

*You will be asked* to sign an agreement to repay the U.S. government prior to departure. You should be prepared to arrange your own lodging and onward travel from Greece, Germany or Cyprus to your final destination.  U.S. Embassy officials will be available to help you when you arrive in Greece, Germany, or Cyprus.

*If you wish to depart* with U.S. government assistance, you MUST reply to this email.  (If you replied to our message yesterday you do not need to reply again.  We are working to schedule your travel.)

[AsherO]

UPDATE ON US EVACUATIONS:* Here is an updated email sent by the State Department to people who signed up for help getting out of Israel:

*We are writing* to update you on U.S. government assistance to depart Israel.  We plan to offer transit options beginning on Friday, October 13, but it will take some period of time to schedule everyone seeking to depart.   If you choose to take this departure assistance, transportation will be by air to Athens or Frankfurt, or sea from Haifa to Cyprus.  You will not be able to choose your destination – we will assign you to the next available flight or ship.

*You should be* prepared to depart within 8-12 hours of receiving notice of your booking.  Each traveler may bring one small carry on item no more than 22 pounds (10 kg) and one suitcase no more than 35 pounds (16 kg).  Pets will not be permitted.

*You will be asked* to sign an agreement to repay the U.S. government prior to departure. You should be prepared to arrange your own lodging and onward travel from Greece, Germany or Cyprus to your final destination.  U.S. Embassy officials will be available to help you when you arrive in Greece, Germany, or Cyprus.

*If you wish to depart* with U.S. government assistance, you MUST reply to this email.  (If you replied to our message yesterday you do not need to reply again.  We are working to schedule your travel.)

Any word on what this will cost? (I’m just curious)

[sorotzkin9]

will anyone actually go by boat?

[AsherO]

will anyone actually go by boat?

Based on the letter you won’t have a choice (meaning if you decline the boat you forfeit your US evacuation option.

[Something Fishy]

Intern at the US State Department meeting: "How can we make sure this procedure is completely retarded and annoying as possible for everyone involved?"

Meeting chair: "Yes".

[sorotzkin9]

Based on the letter you won’t have a choice (meaning if you decline the boat you forfeit your US evacuation option.

Right. I was wondering if anyone will actually take them up on their offer. Anyone know how long the boat ride is?

[avromie7]

Right. I was wondering if anyone will actually take them up on their offer. Anyone know how long the boat ride is?

It's 160 miles, the time will be measured in hours, not days.

[liosac]

UPDATE ON US EVACUATIONS:* Here is an updated email sent by the State Department to people who signed up for help getting out of Israel:

*We are writing* to update you on U.S. government assistance to depart Israel.  We plan to offer transit options beginning on Friday, October 13, but it will take some period of time to schedule everyone seeking to depart.   If you choose to take this departure assistance, transportation will be by air to Athens or Frankfurt, or sea from Haifa to Cyprus.  You will not be able to choose your destination – we will assign you to the next available flight or ship.

*You should be* prepared to depart within 8-12 hours of receiving notice of your booking.  Each traveler may bring one small carry on item no more than 22 pounds (10 kg) and one suitcase no more than 35 pounds (16 kg).  Pets will not be permitted.

*You will be asked* to sign an agreement to repay the U.S. government prior to departure. You should be prepared to arrange your own lodging and onward travel from Greece, Germany or Cyprus to your final destination.  U.S. Embassy officials will be available to help you when you arrive in Greece, Germany, or Cyprus.

*If you wish to depart* with U.S. government assistance, you MUST reply to this email.  (If you replied to our message yesterday you do not need to reply again.  We are working to schedule your travel.)

The State Department is being dragged into this kicking and screaming. They don’t think these folks are legitimately entitled to be evacuated and are doing everything possible to make it as untenable as option as possible.

[can]

looks like the state department is run by a bunch of antisemitic liberals