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El Al Flight to Miami Returns to Israel Due to Technical Issue

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An El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Miami returned to Ben Gurion Airport four and a half hours into its journey due to a technical malfunction. Passengers will be offered a new flight or a refund.

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  • El Al flight LY017 to Miami returned to Israel due to a technical issue.
  • The plane landed back in Israel four and a half hours after departure.
  • Passengers can choose between a new flight or a full refund.
  • The airline cited passenger and crew safety as its top priority.
El Al Flight to Miami Returns to Israel Due to Technical Issue
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El Al flight LY017, en route from Tel Aviv to Miami, was forced to turn back and return to Ben Gurion Airport after a technical malfunction was detected mid-flight. The aircraft landed back in Israel approximately four and a half hours after its initial departure. The flight had already experienced significant delays prior to takeoff from Ben Gurion Airport. El Al stated that passengers would be offered either an alternative flight to Miami or a full refund for their tickets, according to their preference. The airline apologized for the inconvenience, emphasizing that the safety of passengers and crew is its utmost priority.

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