Arkia Airlines Reports Flight Delays Amid Ben Gurion Airport Strike Disruptions

A strike at Ben Gurion Airport is causing significant disruptions to flight schedules, with Arkia Airlines announcing delays for multiple routes. Flights to Barcelona, Corfu, Athens, Paris, Tbilisi, Rome, Batumi, and Paphos are currently delayed. The flight to Tirana is also pending approval to proceed, with the airline awaiting further updates. Meanwhile, some flights, including those to Prague, Eilat, and Tivat, are continuing as planned.

Arkia is actively working to minimize passenger inconvenience and resume normal operations as soon as possible. The airline urges travelers to stay informed through its website, social media channels, and media outlets for ongoing updates. This disruption comes on an especially busy day at Ben Gurion Airport, where over 100,000 passengers are expected to pass through, adding to the congestion and delays that have been prevalent throughout August.

The airline provided a detailed status update: Barcelona flight 271/272 is delayed; Prague flight 281 is in check-in; Corfu flight 053 is delayed; Eilat flight 815 is on schedule; Athens flight 1213 is delayed; Paris flight 1749 is delayed; Tbilisi flight 1417 is delayed; Tivat flight 367 is on schedule; Rome flight 1335 is delayed; Batumi flight 419 is delayed; Paphos flight 151 is delayed; and Tirana flight 411 is awaiting further information.