El Al has announced that it is organizing a rescue effort aimed at returning Israelis who are currently stuck overseas, pending the reopening of Israel’s airspace.

In a statement, the airline said, “When air traffic resumes and approval is received to operate rescue flights to Israel, customers holding an El Al ticket will be the first to be assigned to the rescue flights.”

The carrier added that ticket sales have been suspended through March 21, or until every El Al passenger with an existing reservation has been accommodated on a flight.

“The closure of the sale is intended to allow priority to the company’s customers whose tickets were issued before the escalation,” El Al said.

According to the airline, passengers with valid El Al tickets will be automatically placed on rescue flights and will receive direct notification once updated flight arrangements are finalized. The company also urged travelers who are currently stranded not to reroute themselves through other destinations.

At present, all El Al flights remain grounded at least through tomorrow due to the ongoing shutdown of Israeli airspace. Travelers whose flights were canceled because of the security developments are eligible to receive either a monetary refund or a travel voucher.