JERUSALEM (VINnews)-Israeli airline Israir has canceled all regularly scheduled flights through March 31, citing ongoing wartime airspace restrictions and limited operations at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.

The decision, announced Wednesday, comes as a significant setback for travelers planning trips ahead of the Passover holiday, which typically sees a surge in demand for flights to and from Israel.

Israir attributed the cancellations to the current security situation and guidelines from the Home Front Command. The airline emphasized that the move affects only pre-war scheduled flights and does not impact ongoing repatriation flights, which continue to operate to and from Ben Gurion under an outline set by the Transportation Ministry.

“In line with the Transportation Ministry’s outline which restricts the number of seats on each flight, Israir will do its best to accommodate some of the passengers whose flights were canceled on flights operating during the current period,” the airline said in a statement. “The supply of seats is significantly lower than the demand and number of planned flights before the start of the war, and it may not be possible to accommodate all requests.”

Passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered options including a full cash refund or a future credit voucher worth 130% of the original reservation amount if booked directly through Israir’s website or service center. Those who purchased tickets via travel agents should contact their agent directly.

Israir has also halted ticket sales for regular scheduled flights through April 30, pending changes in the security situation. The airline said it stands ready to resume sales and expand operations once Israeli airspace is fully reopened and air travel normalizes.

The cancellations reflect broader disruptions in Israeli aviation stemming from the ongoing conflict, which has led to airspace closures and strict limits on flights at Ben Gurion since late February. Other Israeli carriers, including El Al and Arkia, have similarly adjusted or canceled scheduled services in recent weeks, while many foreign airlines have suspended routes to Israel through the spring or beyond.