Arkia Offers Vouchers to Passengers Avoiding Flights on Sabbath Amid Airport Workers Strike
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Arkia Airlines faces major delays from a Ben Gurion Airport workers strike, offering vouchers to passengers who opt out of flights on the Sabbath.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ben Gurion Airport workers' strike causes major flight delays for Arkia.
- Delays affect both outgoing and incoming flights, risking Sabbath timing.
- Passengers refusing to fly due to delays can get future travel vouchers.
- Arkia is working to reduce delays and normalize flight schedules.
- Flight operations expected to stabilize gradually by nighttime.
Arkia Airlines announced significant flight delays due to a strike by Ben Gurion Airport workers affecting both departures from Israel and incoming flights. The airline warned that some flights may not take off or land before the start of the Sabbath. Passengers who choose not to fly because of these schedule disruptions can receive vouchers for future travel. Arkia is utilizing all available resources to minimize delays and restore normal operations, with flight schedules expected to stabilize gradually by nighttime.
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