SWISS prolongs suspension of flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv
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Listening: SWISS prolongs suspension of flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv
Swiss international airlines is extending the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel and Beirut in Lebanon until August 21. The airspace over Iran, Iraq and Israel will also not be used until that date, SWISS said on Monday.
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SWISS prolonga a suspensão de voos para Beirute e Tel Aviv
Following a closer examination of the situation in the Middle East, SWISS has decided to extend the suspension of the flights concerned. Last Wednesday, Swiss had announced an extension of these restrictions until August 13.
The safety of passengers and crew remains the top priority, the airline said in its press release. Passengers affected will be contacted. They will be able to change their booking to a later date free of charge or obtain a full refund of the ticket price.
Since the assassinations in July of Hezbollah military chief Fouad Chokr near Beirut and Hamas political leader Ismaël Haniyeh in Tehran, Israel faces the risk of a large-scale offensive by the Lebanese Hezbollah. The United States, Israel’s closest ally, has therefore stepped up its military presence in the region, sending additional warships and fighter aircraft.
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