FAA bans US airlines' Israel flights for 24 hours

July 22, 2014 23:16

The US aviation authority today banned American carriers from flying to and from Israel for at least 24 hours following a militant rocket strike near Tel Aviv's main airport. The Federal Aviation Administration has told US airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion international airport for a period of up to 24 hours.

The FAA issued Notice to Airmen in this regard in response to the rocket strike which landed about a mile from Ben Gurion Airport this morning.

The NOTAM applies only to US operators, and has no authority over foreign airlines operating to or from the airport, FAA said. The FAA will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation.

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