Israel Prepares for Major Flight Delays Following European Air Traffic Control Failure
Israel is bracing for significant disruptions to incoming and outgoing flights due to a failure in the European air traffic management system operated by Eurocontrol in Brussels. The issue emerged after a separate radar malfunction was reported in Greece the previous day. The Israel Airports Authority announced on the evening of July 27, 2026, that the Eurocontrol system crash has led to the activation of an emergency European contingency plan, severely limiting the number of approved takeoffs across European airports.
Airlines confirmed that the slot allocation system managed by Eurocontrol collapsed, causing widespread delays expected to continue until the fault is resolved and normal operations resume. The Israel Airports Authority urged passengers to stay updated with their airlines for the latest flight schedule changes and to anticipate prolonged delays.
The disruptions are impacting the European airspace broadly, with cascading effects on flights to and from Israel’s main international airport, Ben Gurion Airport. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with European counterparts to restore full functionality as soon as possible.
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