Ex-TLV Routes and Flights Discussions

[mevinyavin]

March 29
UA85
TLV-EWR
Diverted to SWF due to unexpected turbulence

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/387646

Nightmarish flight from Israel to the US
Seven passengers hospitalized after a Newark-bound United Airlines flight from Israel experiences turbulence and high winds.

Seven passengers were hospitalized on Friday after a Newark-bound flight from Israel experienced turbulence and high winds, The Hill reported.

United Flight 85 was headed to Newark, New Jersey, from Tel Aviv, but was diverted to Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York, due to what officials said were dangerous winds.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement that the flight was forced to land following “a passenger medical emergency,” which was reported by the crew. The FAA will investigate the incident.

New Windsor EMS Chief Michael Bigg told news outlets that seven passengers from the plane went to a local hospital, adding that the passengers complained of nausea, motion sickness and chest pain due to turbulence.

No serious injuries were reported.

United Airlines said in an emailed statement to The Hill that Flight 85 landed at Stewart International Airport “after reported high winds at Newark.”

“One passenger deplaned due to a medical incident, and a few other customers were seen by medical personnel for possible motion sickness,” the statement continued. “The flight refueled and continued to Newark.”

[geshmak1]

Anyone have ideas for me? my daughter flew to israel for sem on an aa direct flight with the return on apr 9. Obviously that was canceled. They rebooked for apr 9 on Iberia via madrid. Got a call on friday from aa that the tlv-mad portion was canceled. No real options to rebook, either too close to pesach or overnight connection in europe which I'm not excited about. When I spoke to a higher up in aa, was told that Iberia actually canceled the flight on feb 9. Had I been notified then I probably would have been able to find a different flight at a somewhat reasonable price, as opposed to the upwards of $2200 I'm seeing now. Any ideas to get aa to either properly compensate me or book her on a viable ticket? Thanks

[SHL]

Anyone have ideas for me? my daughter flew to israel for sem on an aa direct flight with the return on apr 9. Obviously that was canceled. They rebooked for apr 9 on Iberia via madrid. Got a call on friday from aa that the tlv-mad portion was canceled. No real options to rebook, either too close to pesach or overnight connection in europe which I'm not excited about. When I spoke to a higher up in aa, was told that Iberia actually canceled the flight on feb 9. Had I been notified then I probably would have been able to find a different flight at a somewhat reasonable price, as opposed to the upwards of $2200 I'm seeing now. Any ideas to get aa to either properly compensate me or book her on a viable ticket? Thanks

No space on the LY to MAD that  IB codeshares?
What about BA via LHR?

[shapsam]

Ask them to rebook on LY via ATH, that has worked for me and others.

[shapsam]

No space on the LY to MAD that  IB codeshares?
What about BA via LHR?

For some reason, they refuse to rebook on LY via MAD and LHR.

[SHL]

For some reason, they refuse to rebook on LY via MAD and LHR.

I have had IB move to LY for IB ticket
Also had AA move to BA (for both segments as they are operating to TLV)

[shapsam]

I have had IB move to LY for IB ticket
Also had AA move to BA (for both segments as they are operating to TLV)

AA will rebook on BA, but if you want LY it can only be to ATH.

[geshmak1]

for now they rebooked on ly thru bcn on apr 4. Should I try thru athens? her program officially runs thru apr 8, or just take what they gave me?

[Jacob88]

Any news on the Air Canada restart? Seems like nothing has moved forward despite the news it would resume in April

[arflights]

Any news on the Air Canada restart? Seems like nothing has moved forward despite the news it would resume in April

https://www.dansdeals.com/more/news/airline-news/israel-flight-change-policies-major-airlines/

[shapsam]

for now they rebooked on ly thru bcn on apr 4. Should I try thru athens? her program officially runs thru apr 8, or just take what they gave me?

For flights after 04/06, ATH should be easy to get.

[PlatinumGuy]

for now they rebooked on ly thru bcn on apr 4. Should I try thru athens? her program officially runs thru apr 8, or just take what they gave me?

Those last few days won't make any difference. Girls started leaving already

[shmuelb]

I just saw this on Whatsapp from S Schron:
שלוש חברות תעופה חוזרות היום לנתב"ג: בריטיש אירוויז, איבריה וKLM

In English: KLM, BA and Iberia resumed flying to TLV today.

When did they start selling tickets on these flights? Are there any good deals?

[yochai]

I just saw this on Whatsapp from S Schron:
שלוש חברות תעופה חוזרות היום לנתב"ג: בריטיש אירוויז, איבריה וKLM

In English: KLM, BA and Iberia resumed flying to TLV today.

When did they start selling tickets on these flights? Are there any good deals?

https://www.dansdeals.com/more/news/airline-news/israel-flight-change-policies-major-airlines/

[ShimonFly]

I just saw this on Whatsapp from S Schron:
שלוש חברות תעופה חוזרות היום לנתב"ג: בריטיש אירוויז, איבריה וKLM

In English: KLM, BA and Iberia resumed flying to TLV today.

When did they start selling tickets on these flights? Are there any good deals?

All of them are leaving TLV in the afternoon so no connections to North America without overnight layover.
Sidenote: BA and KLM are making a quick stop in Cyprus for crew swap on the inbound to TLV.

[tavster]