Some fifteen of the world’s largest airlines presented an ultimatum to Israel: without changes in legislation, they will not return to the Israeli market. The companies demand a review of the Tibi Law, which regulates compensation to passengers for canceled and delayed flights. In conditions of military conflict, they consider the financial risks excessive.
IsraelInfo writes about this.
Israel’s passenger compensation standards are much more lenient than the EU’s, but airlines are concerned that their compensation obligations remain high even amid instability in the region. Representatives of the companies presented their position in an appeal to the legal advisor of the Knesset Economic Commission. Among the signatories are companies such as EasyJet, Wizz Air, Delta and British Airways.
The airlines’ main claim is that even in cases of force majeure, for example in war, when the safety of the flight is at risk, the courts can demand compensation from them. Although the law provides exceptions for emergency situations, carriers seek clear guarantees of exemption from these payments. They fear litigation and demand clarity in legal regulation to eliminate the risk of financial losses.
The situation has become critical: around thirty airlines have stopped flying to Israel and some have extended this decision until the end of 2025.
Previously, Kursor wrote that the world’s largest airline canceled flights to Israel.
The airline announced the suspension of flights to Israel for a long time.
