Israel Prepares for Major Flight Delays Following European Air Traffic Control Failure
Israel is bracing for significant flight disruptions after a failure in the Eurocontrol air traffic management system in Brussels. The issue is expected to cause prolonged delays for both arriving and departing flights at Ben Gurion Airport until the system is repaired and normal operations resume. This follows a separate radar malfunction reported in Greece the previous day.
The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) issued a warning on July 27, 2026, urging travelers to stay updated with their airlines regarding schedule changes. Airlines confirmed that the slot allocation system managed by Eurocontrol collapsed, prompting the activation of an emergency European contingency plan that severely limits the number of authorized takeoffs across European airports.
The IAA emphasized the high likelihood of extended delays in the coming hours and recommended passengers continuously verify their flight times. The disruptions are expected to persist until Eurocontrol resolves the technical problems and restores full air traffic control functionality.
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