United Airlines Tells Some Crew Their Passports May Rule Them Out of Tel Aviv Flights
A United memo says crew with ties to 29 countries may be unable to work Tel Aviv flights because of updated Israeli entry requirements, outlets reported on Oct 11.
United Airlines has told its crew that their citizenship may decide whether they can work flights to and from Tel Aviv. The airport involved is Ben Gurion International (TLV) in Israel. Crew with dual nationality are included in the warning.
Aviation A2Z reported that an internal scheduling memo lists 29 countries. The memo was shared with Live And Let's Fly. According to Aviation A2Z, people from those countries may face limits under updated Israeli entry requirements.
TheTravel reported that the new limits can apply even to crew who hold a U.S. passport. The notes do not say which 29 countries are on the list.
TheTravel also noted that United recently resumed flights to Israel. The airline had paused them a few months earlier. The notes do not say how many crew members are affected or how United will change its schedules.
What it means for travelers
The notes describe rules for crew, not passengers. Still, crew limits can change who is available to staff a route. The notes do not say whether any flights will change.
What to watch next
Check your flight status with United before you travel. Confirm Israeli entry rules with the official Israeli government source or your embassy.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Aviation A2Z – United Airlines Restricts Crew With Passports From These 29 Countries on Tel Aviv Flights ↗
- TheTravel – United Airlines Adds New Passport Ban For U.S. Route's Crew ↗
Quick questions
What is this flights & airlines story about?
A United memo says crew with ties to 29 countries may be unable to work Tel Aviv flights because of updated Israeli entry requirements, outlets reported on Oct 11.
How does this affect trips to Israel?
The notes describe rules for crew, not passengers. Still, crew limits can change who is available to staff a route. The notes do not say whether any flights will change.
What happens next?
Check your flight status with United before you travel. Confirm Israeli entry rules with the official Israeli government source or your embassy.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Aviation A2Z and TheTravel. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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