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Air Haifa Flight Passengers Suffer Heat and Fainting After Landing in Larnaca

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First reported by Mako · Aug 4, 2026

What happened

Passengers on an Air Haifa flight to Larnaca faced a nearly two-hour wait on board without air conditioning after landing, causing two women to faint amid rising temperatures. The delay was due to simultaneous arrivals overwhelming Larnaca Airport's capacity and maintenance issues preventing ventilation. Air Haifa apologized and offered compensation credits.

01Air Haifa flight passengers waited nearly two hours on board after landing in Larnaca without air conditioning.
02Three Air Haifa flights arrived simultaneously, overwhelming Larnaca Airport's capacity.
03Plane engines were shut down, cutting air conditioning and ventilation, causing heat buildup.
04Two women fainted and many passengers, including children and elderly, suffered discomfort.
05Passengers reported no communication from crew during the delay, leading to frustration.
06Air Haifa apologized and offered $75 credit per passenger for future flights due to maintenance delays.

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