New York CNN —Airlines scrambled to cancel flights into Israel early Saturday after Palestinian militants launched a surprise attack, firing thousands of rockets from Gaza into nearby Israeli towns during a Jewish holiday.
German airline Lufthansa also announced on Saturday it would drastically reduce flights to Tel Aviv.
The safety of our guests and crew members has top priority for Lufthansa,” airline representatives wrote.
News reported on Saturday Swiss Air, Austrian Airlines and Turkish Airlines had canceled flights to and from Israel.
El Al, Israel’s national airline, said customers “may suspend flights without charge or cancel with a voucher without costs,” and set up an emergency hotline for customers who need to change their flights.
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