Significant Flight Delays to Europe Following Radar Failure in Greece
The malfunction affects almost every flight between Israel and Europe, as aircraft are required to cross Greek airspace.
Significant delays were recorded today (Sunday) on flights between Israel and Europe following a radar malfunction in Greek airspace. The issue is expected to affect almost every flight required to cross Greek airspace on its way to or from Israel.
Notices provided to passengers indicate that heavy delays are expected. Meanwhile, airlines have begun preparing for changes to existing flight routes to mitigate the impact of the malfunction. These route adjustments are intended to allow aviation activity to continue despite the limitations in Greek airspace.
Estimates suggest that the transition to alternative routes will significantly lengthen all flights scheduled to arrive in the country, with an expected delay of approximately two hours per flight. A passenger waiting to take off from Kos to Israel documented the long wait on the plane: "We are all waiting here — they are not giving us explanations. People are losing patience."
