Strike at Ben Gurion Airport: Arkia Reports Flight Disruptions

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport is already affecting flight schedules: Arkia airline reports that a series of its flights are delayed due to disruptions in airport operations against the backdrop of the reported strike.

According to the latest update from the company, flights to Barcelona (271/272), Corfu, Athens, Paris, Tbilisi, Rome, Batumi, and Paphos are on hold. The flight to Tirana has also not yet received approval to proceed, and Arkia stated they are currently awaiting further updates.

On the other hand, some flights continue to operate. The flight to Prague (281) is in the check-in process, and flights to Eilat and Tivat are departing as scheduled.

Flight status update from Arkia:

1. Barcelona 271/272 — on hold

2. Prague 281 — departing, check-in in progress

3. Corfu 053 — on hold

4. Eilat 815 — departing

5. Athens 1213 — on hold

6. Paris 1749 — on hold

7. Tbilisi 1417 — on hold

8. Tivat 367 — departing

9. Rome 1335 — on hold

10. Batumi 419 — on hold

11. Paphos 151 — on hold

12. Tirana 411 — awaiting update

Arkia stated that their teams are working to minimize the impact on passengers and to resume flights as soon as regular operations can be restored at Ben Gurion Airport. The company urges passengers to stay updated via its website and social media channels.

These disruptions occur on an exceptionally busy day at Ben Gurion Airport, with over 100,000 passengers expected to pass through, adding to the congestion and delays recorded throughout August.