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SWISS resumes flights to Tel Aviv

A man in a high visibility jacket is walking on the runway tarmac alongside the engine of a white SWISS plane. The SWISS logo is visible on the engine: SWISS in white lettering on a red backdrop with the Swiss flag 'plus' in the corner, and the full acronym: Swiss International Air Lines
The airline said the safety of crew and passengers was the top priority KEYSTONE

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is resuming flights to and from Tel Aviv as of Tuesday.

Following a thorough analysis of the situation, it has been concluded that safe operations can be ensured, the airline said on Tuesday. 

It also said the situation was being closely monitored and should the situation change, the flight schedule will be adjusted accordingly, with the safety of crew and passengers the top priority.  

+SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace

Flights to Beirut, which were also suspended last week, will remain suspended until April 18, as previously reported. 


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