Flight Cancellations Soar as Airlines Avoid Tel Aviv Amid Israel's Conflict

Passengers on a United Airlines 777-300ER flight experienced a 14-hour flight to nowhere after the airline decided to return to San Francisco due to the declaration of war in Israel following a surprise attack by Hamas. Israeli airports have mostly closed, and some flights to Tel Aviv have been canceled or delayed. The flight diversion was not due to an unexpected disruption, according to United Airlines. Israel is currently engaged in airstrikes and ground fighting, with casualties reported on both sides.