Romanian Airline Files for Bankruptcy, Stranding Hundreds of Israelis
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- AnimaWings airline filed for bankruptcy, canceling flights.
- Hundreds of Israeli passengers are stranded in Bucharest.
- Travelers are covering their own extended stay expenses.
- Passengers criticize the lack of available flights and support.
- An application for additional flights to Israel is pending approval.
Romanian airline AnimaWings has announced it is filing for bankruptcy due to financial difficulties, leaving hundreds of Israeli passengers stranded in Bucharest. The airline operated direct flights between Tel Aviv and Bucharest. Passengers who were scheduled to fly back to Israel this week received notifications that their return flights were canceled.
One traveler, Ziva from Harish, described the situation as being "up in the air" with no available flights and no one taking responsibility. She and her husband were part of an organized tour group and were supposed to return on Tuesday. "We were very surprised to hear that out of nowhere the company announces bankruptcy. What about us? Who will take care of us now?" she questioned, adding that while Israel seems focused on rescue flights from Dubai, hundreds of Israelis are stuck in Romania with no way home.
The stranded passengers are currently covering their own expenses for extended stays and hotels. Ziva mentioned that information received suggested an application was made to Israeli authorities to approve additional flights for Tarom, but it has not yet been approved. "We are on the fence and not getting answers from anyone," she stated.
The outbound flights with AnimaWings had reportedly been normal and on time, making the bankruptcy announcement a shock to the passengers.
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