British Airways is set to restart its flights between London-Heathrow and Tel Aviv on October 25, 2026, with one daily flight instead of the previous two. The service had been suspended since late February 2024 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which led to increased security risks and operational disruptions. The resumption will use an Airbus A321neo aircraft, according to scheduling data, which would result in seven weekly flights, compared to the previous fourteen with the twice-daily service. However, the specific aircraft used might change before the flights begin. The return to Tel Aviv marks the end of nearly eight months of service interruption. British Airways had suspended the route on February 28, coinciding with a new phase of the conflict with Iran. The airline had extended the suspension multiple times due to ongoing security concerns and challenges in operating flights in the region. By the end of May, the resumption of flights was not expected until the start of the winter schedule. British Airways will be joining other European airlines that have already resumed services to Israel. Air France has restored its flights to Tel Aviv, with the carrier stating that its flights to and from the destination were operating "normally" as of September 25. The French airline emphasized that it was monitoring the situation in the Middle East and the Near East in real time. However, its flights to Riyadh and Dubai remain suspended until October 24. KLM has also resumed its service between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv, using a specific operational setup that includes a stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus, where crew members can rest overnight. This allows KLM to serve Israel without requiring crew to stay overnight in Tel Aviv. The airline has stated it does not fly over Iran or Iraq and has kept its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam suspended until October 24. The planned return to Tel Aviv is part of a broader reorganization of British Airways' Middle East network. According to The National, the airline plans to resume flights to Dubai and Riyadh on November 3, with one daily flight on each route. Flights to Amman are expected to restart on November 4 with four weekly flights. Doha has already been served since September 1, but with one daily flight instead of two. Flights to Bahrain remain suspended until the end of March 2027, and the return to Abu Dhabi is planned for the winter of 2027-2028. These varying timelines indicate that British Airways is resuming its Middle East operations route by route, rather than all at once.