Israel Airports Authority Promises to Complete Handling of Left-Behind Luggage Today
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The Israel Airports Authority has formed a special team to address luggage left behind during recent disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to complete handling today and deliver bags over the weekend, though some delays persist due to manpower shortages.
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- Israel Airports Authority formed a special task force to handle luggage left behind at Ben Gurion Airport.
- The task force has been working overnight with airlines and ground service companies to transfer luggage.
- All remaining luggage handling is expected to be completed today, with delivery continuing through the weekend.
- A senior official noted ongoing delays and manpower shortages affecting baggage handling speed.
- Airport teams are working intensively to return luggage to passengers as quickly as possible.
- The authority apologized for the disruptions and inconvenience caused to travelers.
Following significant disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport that left many passengers' luggage behind, the Israel Airports Authority has established a special task force to resolve the issue. The team has been working overnight with airlines and ground service companies including Air Handling, Lufar, and QAS to transfer and deliver the delayed baggage. The authority expects to complete the handling of all remaining luggage today, covering both departing and arriving passengers, with delivery to passengers continuing throughout the weekend.
Despite the progress, a senior aviation industry official noted that operations have not yet fully returned to normal. He highlighted ongoing delays in loading luggage and a shortage of manpower affecting the pace of baggage handling. The airport teams are working continuously in an intensified mode to expedite the process and return luggage to owners as quickly as possible. The Israel Airports Authority apologized to travelers for the inconvenience caused by the disruptions.
Passengers who have not yet received their luggage should anticipate waiting until the weekend for delivery. The situation follows yesterday's exceptional congestion and operational challenges at Ben Gurion Airport, which prompted the special response from airport authorities and service providers.
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