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Italy's ITA Airways to resume flights to Israel from Feb. 1

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Posted on January 20, 2025

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An ITA Airways aircraft at the airport, representing the airline's resumption of flights to Israel from Rome starting February 1, 2024, amid improving geopolitical conditions.
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ROME (Reuters) - Italy's ITA Airways said on Monday it would resume flights between Rome and Tel Aviv, starting Feb. 1, after a four-month suspension triggered by conflicts in the Middle Eastern

ITA Airways to Restart Flights to Tel Aviv Starting February 1

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's ITA Airways said on Monday it would resume flights between Rome and Tel Aviv, starting Feb. 1, after a four-month suspension triggered by conflicts in the Middle Eastern region.

Connections "will be gradually resumed, initially with one daily frequency and, from Feb. 16, with an additional nighttime flight, subject to the evolution of the geopolitical scenario," the company said in a statement.

Flight connections by several airlines between Europe and the Middle East are picking up following Sunday's entry into force of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Last week Germany's Lufthansa, which is fresh from finalising a deal to take a 41% stake in ITA Airways, also said it and its associated airlines would resume flying to and from Tel Aviv from Feb. 1.

(Reporting by Alvise Armellini, editing by Gavin Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • ITA Airways resumes flights to Tel Aviv from February 1.
  • Flights were suspended due to Middle Eastern conflicts.
  • Initial service will be one daily flight, with more to follow.
  • Lufthansa also resumes flights to Tel Aviv.
  • Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas influences resumption.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will ITA Airways resume flights to Israel?
ITA Airways will resume flights between Rome and Tel Aviv starting February 1.
How many flights will ITA Airways operate initially?
Initially, ITA Airways will operate one daily flight, with an additional nighttime flight starting February 16.
What triggered the suspension of ITA Airways flights?
The flights were suspended for four months due to conflicts in the Middle East.
Which other airline is resuming flights to Tel Aviv?
Germany's Lufthansa, which recently acquired a stake in ITA Airways, will also resume flights to and from Tel Aviv from February 1.
What recent event influenced the resumption of flights?
The resumption of flights follows the entry into force of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

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