Signal Real-Time Update

Day 3: “Lion’s Roar” Conflict | March 2, 2026 

Ground Rescue Operations and Transportation Services

As part of our efforts to expand return and departure options, we have established a ground rescue network operated by local providers specializing in border crossings and transportation:

• Sharm El-Sheikh Airport: Transportation services from Sharm airport directly to central Israel (including assistance at the Taba border crossing) or to the Taba terminal only (estimated travel time: approximately 2.5 hours).
• Taba Airport: Transportation services from Taba airport to the Taba border terminal (estimated travel time: approximately 1.5 hours).
• Additional Border Crossings: Logistical and transportation solutions to/from Israel at the following points: Sharm, Taba, Sheikh Hussein (Jordan River), Aqaba, and Amman. This service includes handling the necessary paperwork for the border crossing.

Primary Rescue Corridors – Crossing Status

Taba Border Crossing – Open and Active: The Taba crossing currently serves as the primary land gateway connected to rescue flight operations.

• Arkia (via Electra Airways): Operating rescue flights landing at Taba International Airport.
• Important Instruction: Due to heavy congestion, it is recommended to arrive at the terminal at least 5 hours prior to your scheduled departure time.
• Transportation: Egged buses are stationed at the border for those arriving from Taba, providing transport to the following destinations: Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, Be’er Sheva, and Eilat.

Sharm El-Sheikh (Strategic Update): A significant breakthrough has been achieved with the approval for Israeli airlines to perform rescue landings at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport. This solution is expected to significantly expand return and departure options beyond the existing Taba corridor.

Accommodation Management and Global Lodging Solutions

As part of our logistical support framework to assist those staying abroad due to flight changes, we have established a dedicated system for managing accommodation arrangements and extended stays:

• Global Accommodation Management: Identifying and coordinating lodging solutions worldwide, tailored to the client’s specific needs and required budget.
• Active Booking Monitoring: Our team of agents continuously monitors existing bookings, updates on changes in flight status, and provides immediate alternative lodging solutions to prevent uncertainty.
• Direct Corporate Billing: Booking through Signal allows for payments to be settled via the company’s regular billing terms, eliminating the need for private credit cards or immediate out-of-pocket expenses while abroad.
• Cancellation and Change Fee Management: Direct communication with international hotels and suppliers to minimize or waive cancellation fees for bookings that were not utilized due to the security situation.

To coordinate accommodation solutions or extended stays, please contact your personal Signal agent or our 24/7 emergency hotline.

Israeli Airlines Status

EL AL (LY)

The company is expected to operate rescue flights to Taba from 7 European destinations: Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Milan, Budapest, Tbilisi, and Munich.

These flights will be operated by El Al and KlasJet aircraft at no additional cost to customers, subject to approval from authorities and security agencies.

All relevant passengers will receive a text message (SMS) with an option to register for these flights, offering three alternatives:

1. Registration confirmation for a flight from one of the origin destinations to Taba.

2. Waiting for a flight to Israel from the original destination.

3. Flight cancellation in accordance with company policy.

Please note: Official final approval has not yet been received. We will provide an update as soon as the information is confirmed.

Arkia (IZ)

The company is operating special flights (via Electra Airways) that allow for land crossing to and from Israel through the Taba border crossing.

• Rescue Destinations (Both directions): Larnaca, Athens, Rome, and Sofia.

Israir (6H)

Israir Prepares for Repatriation Flights to Israel Starting tomorrow, March 3, 2026, Israir will operate repatriation flights to Israel via Taba for its passengers from the following destinations:

• Prague
• Budapest
• Sofia
• Rovaniemi
• Bergamo
• Grenoble

Additional destinations will be added soon. These flights will return the company’s Israeli passengers home at no additional cost. The flights will be operated using aircraft from the Croatian airline Trade Air and the Romanian airline HelloJets, and are subject to receiving the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities.

International Airlines – Waivers & Policies

United Airlines (UA)

The company has issued a travel waiver for passengers traveling to/from Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi:

• Travel Dates: March 8 – March 31, 2026.
• Eligibility: Tickets issued by February 28, 2026.
• Policy: Allows for voluntary changes to travel dates for passengers concerned about traveling during these dates.

Etihad Airways (EY)

Special flexibility for tickets issued by Feb 28, 2026:

• Cancelled Flights: Rebooking permitted until March 18, 2026.
• Route Changes: Passengers may choose to fly to Athens (ATH) or Amman (AMM) instead of Tel Aviv. Change fees and no-show fees are waived.

Ethiopian Airlines
As of now, the company has cancelled its flights from Addis Ababa to Israel until March 3, and from Israel to Addis Ababa until March 4.

LOT Polish Airlines (LO) The company has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until March 16 (inclusive).

• Eligibility: Passengers holding tickets issued by March 2, 2026.
• Travel Dates: For travel between February 28 and March 31, 2026.

Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels)
The group has suspended all flights to Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. The cancellation is valid for all flights scheduled until March 8.

Emirates / flydubai Flights on the Dubai–Tel Aviv route are cancelled until March 2.

British Airways The company has cancelled its flights to Israel until March 3 inclusive.

Delta Airlines Flights on the New York–Tel Aviv route (both directions) are cancelled until March 3. The company has implemented a special flexibility policy for all flights scheduled to depart until March 5.

Aegean Airlines / Sky Express Flights are cancelled until today, March 2, inclusive.

Air France / KLM / ITA Airways KLM has ceased operations to Israel until further notice. Air France and ITA Airways have suspended their operations as of now.

Royal Jordanian (RJ)

Flights to and from Amman are currently operating as scheduled.

• Jordan River Border Crossing: Open Sunday–Thursday for transit until 15:30.
• Arava Border Crossing: Open 7 days a week until 20:00.

General Flight Suspensions (Current Status)

• Lufthansa Group (Swiss, Austrian, Brussels): Suspended until March 7.
• British Airways & Delta: Suspended until March 3 (inclusive).
• Ethiopian Airlines: Suspended to Israel until March 3; from Israel until March 4.
• Emirates / flydubai / Sky Express / Aegean: Suspended through today, March 2.

We continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they develop.

Safe travels,
Signal Updates Team