easyJet cancels ALL FLIGHTS to Israel for six months due to ‘ongoing situation’ in Middle East amid fears of all-out war

EASYJET has cancelled all flights from the UK to Israel for more than six months because of spiralling tensions in the Middle East.

The popular budget airline will not reopen routes to Tel Aviv until October 27 this year.

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EasyJet has cancelled all flights to Israel until October 27[/caption]

A spokesperson for the airline said: “As a result of the continued evolving situation in Israel, easyJet has now taken the decision to suspend its flights to Tel Aviv for the remainder of the summer season.”

They added: “Customers booked to fly on this route up to this date are being offered options, including a full refund.”

The company had previously suspended flights until April 21, but has extended the ban for the entire summer season.

It comes after Iran launched a huge barrage of more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night.

Tel Aviv’s own airspace was closed on Saturday evening in anticipation of the hit.

The IDF and allied forces shot down the rockets, but leaders around the world are waiting with baited breath to see what follows.

Netanyahu’s war cabinet has sworn an “imminent” response and there are fears the IDF could even strike Iranian nuclear sites.

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