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Travelers jittery after Malaysia Airlines downing, rocket strike near Israeli airport
U.S. lifts ban on airlines flying into Tel Aviv airport after day and a half of restrictions
Travel uncertainty comes at height of tourism season in Israel
CNN
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It’s been a tension-filled week for travelers used to flying safely around the world.
The shooting down of a commercial flight over Ukraine and a rocket strike near Israel’s gateway international airport have made people keenly aware of the risks of flying through conflict zones.
Safe airspace is top of mind for people considering trips to troubled spots and those just hoping to get home sooner rather than later.