After China, El Al stops flights to Hong Kong as well

After stopping its flights to Beijing, El Al announced that the Hong Kong line would also be discontinued by March 20. In addition, flights to Thailand will be reduced. There is no change in the line for Tokyo scheduled to open this March

After China, El Al stops flights to Hong Kong as well

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After stopping flights to China, El Al announced on Thursday that it would halt flights to Hong Kong until March 20.

"We monitor current developments and reports from China and hope that the cautious optimism reflected in the recent hours in the global media will indeed take effect in the coming days," said El Al CEO Gonen Ussishkin in a statement. Far East destinations and planes that will become available will be directed to reinforce the flight schedule to North America and Europe, with emphasis on the Passover period. "

The company said, following a previous announcement of the company's policy that allows customers to change or cancel free of charge handling fees, change and cancel their tickets, the company today decided to temporarily suspend flights until March 20, 20.

In addition, the termination of flights to Beijing was extended from the 25th. March 200 through April 24, 2020.

The company also makes "commercial adjustments" to it, and reduces flights to the east. for example:

Bangkok - The company continues its daily operations but will reduce the activity on some days, from two flights, to one daily flight.

Tokyo - The company is preparing to inaugurate the historic route to Japan on 11/3/20 as planned.

Mal Al has been told that it will help its customers holding tickets for changed or canceled flights find alternatives. As far as possible, EL AL will take precedence over resuming flights to Beijing and Hong Kong earlier than the dates provided.

Following the spread of the Chinese virus: El Al has announced a halt to flights to Beijing