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Bluebird Airways to Compensate Passengers for Canceled Flights
Bluebird Airways will pay 800,000 shekels in compensation to passengers whose flights to Israel were canceled during military operations and airspace closures. The settlement resolves a class-action lawsuit where passengers claimed the airline failed to provide support.
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- 01Bluebird Airways will pay 800,000 shekels in compensation to passengers for canceled flights.
- 02The compensation is for flights canceled due to military operations and airspace closures in June 2025.
- 03Passengers will receive a discount of up to 400 shekels on future round-trip tickets.
- 04The airline had argued force majeure, but a settlement was reached with court mediation.
- 05The settlement awaits approval from the Tel Aviv District Court.
- 06The Supreme Court is separately reviewing airline responsibilities during conflicts.
Eligible passengers will receive a discount of up to 400 shekels on future tickets, not direct cash payments. The agreement is awaiting court approval, while the broader issue of airline responsibility in conflict zones is being reviewed by the Supreme Court.
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