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Tel Aviv Airport Strike Delays Flights but Compensation Eligibility Is Uncertain

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By ענת סימן טוב

First reported by Mako · Aug 20, 2026

What happened

A strike at Ben Gurion Airport caused hours-long flight delays, but passengers may not be entitled to compensation due to the strike being a force majeure event. Airlines might offer assistance or flight changes as goodwill, but financial compensation is not guaranteed under Israeli law.

01Ben Gurion Airport strike on Thursday caused extensive flight delays for departing and arriving passengers.
02Israeli aviation law may exempt airlines from compensating passengers for delays caused by strikes or force majeure events.
03Passengers retain rights to assistance like food and drink during delays, even if compensation is not due.
04Some airlines offer flight rescheduling or vouchers as goodwill, but these are not legally required.
05Passengers should verify the cause of delay and airline policies before assuming compensation eligibility.

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