Most foreign airlines halted flights to Israel following the May 4 strike, when Israeli air defenses failed to intercept an incoming ballistic missile that impacted near an access road several hundred yards from the control tower at the main Terminal 3. Some have now resumed flights, while others have continued to extend the hiatus, citing concerns for the safety of passengers and crew amid the ongoing regional volatility.
British Airways announced at the weekend that it was extending the period of suspension of its Israel flights to the end of July. The move will considerably add to the summer season crowding on the popular Tel Aviv-London route, which is also in demand for connecting flights on British Airways from London.
While the Houthis have repeatedly claimed "hypersonic" missile attacks over several weeks, there's as yet no evidence that they possess this advanced technology. Still, it has become clear that Israel's advanced air defense systems at time have trouble intercepting the inbound projectiles, as a May 4th attack demonstrated.