Red Wings Airlines has temporarily reduced its flight schedule between Russia and Israel, citing security risks and a priority on passenger safety amid the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli clashes. The company shared this update through its press service, as reported by TASS.
Officials from Red Wings Airlines stated that flights to and from Tel Aviv Airport would be scaled back for the time being. The decision reflects a broader concern for security during operations to Israel and the airline emphasized that passenger safety remains the top priority.
Earlier, several foreign carriers had already canceled or rescheduled services to Israel in response to the intensifying conflict with Palestinian groups.
Since the early hours of October 7, reports indicated a surge in hostilities as Hamas launched a large-scale assault on Israel, leading to militant incursions into multiple southern communities. In response, the Israel Defense Forces announced an operation known as Iron Swords targeting Hamas activities and threats in the region.
In a separate development, there were regional signals as the Taliban movement, which is banned in Russia, reportedly called on Iran, Jordan, and Iraq to allow their troops into Israel to support efforts perceived as aiming to seize Jerusalem. The situation has left many travelers weighing their options amid rapidly changing security conditions. Note: For readers seeking updates, attribution is given to the original reporting from TASS.