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US AIRLINES HAVE been prohibited from flying in or out from Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport for a period of up to 24 hours.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) issued the notice today in response to a rocket strike which landed approximately one mile from the international airport this morning.
“Due to the potentially hazardous situation created by the armed conflict in Israel and Gaza, all flight operations to/from Ben Gurion International Airport by US operators are prohibited until further advised,” the FAA said in its notice to airlines.
Airlines
The notice applies only to US operators, such as Delta Airlines, United Airlines and American/US Airways, with the FAA stating that they have no authority over foreign airlines operating to or from the airport.
Delta flight 468, a Boeing 747 from JFK in New York with 273 passengers and 17 crew, diverted to Paris-Charles de Gaulle this afternoon.
In a statement on their website they said that this action was taken “after reports of a rocket or associated debris near the airport in Tel Aviv. Delta is working to reaccommodate these customers”.
The FAA said it will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation, and that updated instructions will be provided to US airlines “as soon as conditions permit, but no later than 24 hours” from the time the directive went into force.
European carriers Lufthansa, KLM and Air France have also cancelled flights to Tel Aviv.
Additional reporting Associated Press and AFP
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R.I.P. but a worker with no flotation device, near water? Someone has to answer for this.
@Paul Culligan: Yes RIP, indeed. Why so quick to blame someone before the HSA or Gardai have established any facts? Your reaction typifies our collective attitude as a nation.
@Paul Culligan: if the poor man fell between a vessell and the pier wall most likely his flotation device inhibited his ability to move freely in a confined space. Either way makes no difference now. RIP and condolences to his family.
@Paul Culligan: yes his employer should have told him the dangers of water. But this is ireland so the Hsa is going to have an inquest no doubt. I hate accidents R.I.P.
@Paul Culligan: where does it say he wasn’t wearing a flotation device. He could have banged his head, suffered trauma to the body, with this weather and that early the water would have been freezing, etc. Wearing a flotation device doesn’t guarantee your survival if you find yourself in water.
@Ciarán McPhillips: couldn’t agree more
@Ciarán McPhillips: I’ll get back to you on that one.
Surprised they took him to the mater. I would have thought the port would have to have some sort of medical facility on site.
@The Dublinist: Major hospital 5 minutes away or a docks medical centre. Which would you prefer?
@Heffos Army: Considering the wait and staffing issues in the hospitals at the moment a dockside medical center probably wouldn’t look too bad…
@Jason: is being stupid something you practice Jason?
A tragic case which brings back bad memories of a similar accident while working in the construction if the linkspans (roll on, roll off) about ten years ago. It is often the case that people dont follow safety procedures resulting in harm. Tragic either way
@ChuckE: We have no idea what happened here. Can we please wait before we pass or suggest any cause. Accidents happen. The circumstances described here are not unusual. Water can be a very unforgiving environment. Deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones.
RIP.
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