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Israeli Court Approves Class Action Lawsuit Against ITA Airways
An Israeli court has partially approved a class-action lawsuit against ITA Airways for canceling a flight from Rome to Tel Aviv in August 2024. The airline is accused of failing to provide alternative flights or assistance to passengers, forcing them to incur significant expenses.
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What happened
- 01An Israeli court approved a class-action lawsuit against ITA Airways for flight cancellations during wartime.
- 02Passengers were forced to pay nearly 12,476 euros for alternative travel after a flight cancellation.
- 03The airline cited security concerns following the assassination of Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh.
- 04The court ruled that war does not exempt airlines from their duty to assist passengers.
- 05The class action covers flights between October 7, 2023, and November 11, 2026.
- 06Lawyer David Schwartzbaum stated, "The war may cancel flights, but it does not cancel passengers' rights."
The court ruled that while war may be a factor, airlines still have legal obligations to assist passengers. The class action covers flights canceled or delayed between October 7, 2023, and November 11, 2026.
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