TEL AVIV – In a blow to Israel’s aviation industry, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, has announced it is officially closing its offices in Israel and has no plans to resume flights to Ben Gurion Airport for now.

The airline, consistently ranked among the world’s best, has not operated in Israel since the start of the conflict in October 2023.

As other carriers are still trying to restart their schedules, Cathay Pacific is taking the final step of packing up its physical headquarters. This confirms they are not just waiting for the situation to improve; they are completely leaving the Israeli market for the foreseeable future.