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Arkia Flight Diverted to Albania Causes Overnight Delay for Passengers from Montenegro
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
What happened
An Arkia flight from Montenegro to Israel was diverted to Albania due to an airport issue, causing overnight delays and bus transfers for about 50 passengers.
- 01Arkia flight from Podgorica to Israel diverted to Tirana due to operational issues at Montenegro airport.
- 02Passengers faced multiple delays and were bused between Montenegro and Albania overnight.
- 03About 50 passengers stayed overnight in a hotel near Tirana airport.
- 04Passengers complained about poor communication and lack of food and drink during the delay.
- 05Arkia said the diversion was unavoidable and passengers were updated and assisted locally.
- 06Boarding resumed around 5 a.m., with some passengers departing overnight to Israel.
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