flight safety

A departure board displays various cancellations at Ben Gurion International airport in Tel Aviv.

Despite recent events in Ukraine and Israel, flying over hot spots is business as usual

Conflict & Justice

Airlines have been criticized for flying over Ukraine — now they’re being criticized for halting flights to Israel. Who decides where it’s safe to fly? Pilot Patrick Smith says it’s a multi-layered process.Airlines have been criticized for flying over Ukraine — now they’re being criticized for halting flights to Israel. Who decides where it’s safe to fly? Pilot Patrick Smith says it’s a multi-layered process.