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El Al Flight to Miami Returns to Israel After 4.5 Hours Due to Technical Fault

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An El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Miami returned to Israel after 4.5 hours of flying due to a technical issue. The airline will offer passengers an alternative flight or a refund.

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  • El Al flight LY017 to Miami returned to Israel after 4.5 hours.
  • The return was caused by an unexpected technical malfunction.
  • Passengers will be offered an alternative flight or a refund.
  • El Al apologized and stressed passenger safety as a priority.
El Al Flight to Miami Returns to Israel After 4.5 Hours Due to Technical Fault
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El Al flight LY017, en route from Tel Aviv to Miami, returned to Israel on Tuesday after approximately 4.5 hours in the air due to an unexpected technical malfunction. Upon landing back in Israel, El Al will offer passengers an alternative flight to Miami. Passengers who opt not to continue their journey will be eligible for a refund, according to their choice.

The airline stated that compensation for the passengers is still under review, and further details will be provided later. El Al issued an apology to the passengers for the inconvenience, emphasizing that the safety and security of passengers and crew are its top priority.

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