Oz Berlovitz

Arkia Israeli Airlines faces escalating labor tensions as the transport union issues an ultimatum over restructuring plans, equity dilution, and bypassed employee representation.

At the Israel IT Conference 2026 in Tel Aviv, Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz discussed AI's limited impact on ticket prices, noting a 20% workforce reduction via automation amidst ongoing operational and international route challenges.

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz revealed that a $1,200 economy ticket to New York leaves airlines with virtually zero profit amid soaring fuel costs, relying instead on business class and cargo.