Over the Pesach holiday, Chaim V’Chessed was contacted by numerous visitors who had come to Israel to spend Yom Tov, only to be notified that their outbound flights had been canceled amid the security situation. Many found themselves scrambling for alternatives due to these cancellations. It is now expected that, with the easing of restrictions, flights will gradually be reinstated in the coming days.

Attention is also turning to those seeking to return to Israel. In the days leading up to Pesach, many thousands of Israelis, foreign residents of Israel, and students traveled abroad for the holiday and are now hoping to make their way back. If the ceasefire holds, their return to Israel is expected to be considerably smoother than the tense and complicated departures that preceded the holiday.

El Al has announced plans to ramp up toward full operations, and additional flights to Israel are expected to become available. However, travelers should be aware that nearly all other foreign carriers have either suspended or significantly reduced service. As a result, seat availability remains limited and prices are expected to be high in the immediate term.

Travelers should consider using a competent travel agent, who can often obtain hard-to-get seats. Chaim V’Chessed cannot assist with travel arrangements.

It is also important to note that the ceasefire agreement was established for a 14-day period and remains fragile. The situation continues to evolve, and longer-term stability will determine how quickly normal travel patterns can resume.