Airlines Warn of Collapse if Forced to Compensate All Stranded Travelers

Israeli airlines are warning they could collapse if forced to compensate all passengers stranded abroad during Operation "With Strength of a Lion." The warning comes after a lawsuit filed by an individual who, along with his family, was stranded overseas and awarded tens of thousands of shekels in compensation. The airlines have appealed to the High Court of Justice (Bagatz), arguing that compensating every passenger who experienced similar disruptions would be financially ruinous.

Operation "With Strength of a Lion" involved the evacuation of Israelis from a foreign country due to security concerns. The specific details of the operation and the foreign country involved were not disclosed in the article. However, the legal challenge centers on the airlines' responsibility to passengers whose flights were canceled or significantly delayed as a result of the operation.

The airlines' appeal to the High Court highlights the significant financial burden such widespread compensation would impose. They contend that the current legal precedent set by the individual's lawsuit, if applied broadly, would lead to their bankruptcy. The outcome of this case before the High Court will likely set a precedent for future compensation claims from passengers affected by similar unforeseen events.