More than 30 U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the chief executives of American Airlines (AAL.O), Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) and United Airlines (UAL.O) to resume flights to Israel 'as soon as possible.'
People walk next to a sign directing for Shelter after landing in Israel at the arrivals section of Ben Gurion International airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel October 11, 2023 REUTERS/Marius BoschThe three U.S. carriers have all suspended flights to Israel citing security concerns.
The letter to the CEOs Friday led by Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz urged the carriers "to prioritize resuming flight operations" to Tel Aviv and said lawmakers "stand ready to assist you in any way necessary to get the job done."After getting debt relief from China, Ethiopia is requesting similar treatment from other creditors, the International Monetary Fund's deputy director for Africa said on Friday.
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