House Democrat urges US airlines to restore Israel flights

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) on Wednesday criticized three major U.S. airlines for the continued suspension of flights to Israel, stating it is "effectively boycotting" the country.

In a letter to the CEOs of American, Delta and United Airlines, Torres said the "prolonged" suspension of the airlines' flights to Israel has made air travel to Israel less accessible and more expensive.

"The lack of competition has made air travel to Israel less available and less affordable...