Both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways confirmed to TTG on Wednesday afternoon (12 May) their Heathrow-Tel Aviv routes would continue subject to constant review. El Al’s flights are also operating as scheduled.
Virgin said it was "carefully monitoring events in Israel" after fresh border clashes and air strikes in and around Gaza, which have left dozens dead.
Virgin Atlantic flight VS453 is still scheduled to operate on Wednesday evening, departing Heathrow at 9.25pm and arriving 5.25am local time.