Woman needs flight to Israel for stem cell transplant

NEW YORK (WABC) --

"Physically and emotionally, it's got to be tough for you," Eyewitness News reporter Stacey Sager said.

"It's everything," said Jill Bevilacqua, a patient.

It's everything because for Jill Bevilacqua, a new type of stem cell transplant could be a life changer. Her multiple sclerosis is now accelerating to the point where she can barely do things for herself.

Three weeks ago, they learned that a trial procedure she'd have to wait for here in the states had suddenly reopened in Israel, but the violence was escalating.

"We're determined to get there because I don't know when this will ever happen again for her," said Doreen Bevilacqua, Jill's mother.

They were booked on a Delta flight to Tel Aviv Thursday, but the FAA has now extended their ban on U.S. commercial flights there.

The news from Delta wasn't good when Jill's mom called.

"Then this morning they told me there are no seats available, you're on a wait list," Doreen Bevilacqua said.

El-Al tells Eyewitness News, that the truth is, they have plenty of seats.

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Woman needs flight to Israel for stem cell transplant