Flight Delays Expected at Ben Gurion Airport Due to Greek Airspace Restrictions

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 18 hours ago

What happened

Greek authorities have restricted flights through their airspace due to heavy traffic, causing delays for some flights departing from Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers should verify flight times with airlines before heading to the airport.

• 01Greek aviation authorities limited flights passing through their airspace due to heavy congestion.
• 02The restriction affects flights from Ben Gurion Airport heading to Europe.
• 03Delays are expected for some departing flights in the coming hours.
• 04The Israel Airports Authority issued the warning on Wednesday afternoon.
• 05Passengers are advised to confirm flight times with airlines before arriving at the airport.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew25 minutes ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew31 minutes ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew38 minutes ago

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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew41 minutes ago

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