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Arkia Cancels Dozens of Flights From Aqaba After Jordanian Policy Change, Stranding Hundreds Ahead of Pesach
Jordanian authorities canceled dozens of Arkia flights from Aqaba, stranding thousands and redirecting traffic to local carrier Jordan Aviation to capture revenue.
- On Sunday, Arkia Airlines announced that Jordanian authorities blocked its flights from Aqaba Airport, halting alternative operations the carrier established to bypass passenger restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport.
- Jordanian authorities refused to approve flights operated with European aircraft, as the country seeks to route air traffic through the local charter company Jordan Aviation to capture associated revenue.
- Dozens of planned departures were canceled, forcing Arkia to transport stranded passengers via buses to Taba Airport in Egypt, subject to operational capabilities and required approvals.
- Operations shifting to Taba face rising costs as the Egyptian border fee at the crossing has doubled to $120 per person, marking the second increase since the war began.
- Arkia is "working with the relevant authorities in an attempt to resume operations as soon as possible," the company said, while continuing to update passengers on flight statuses.
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Arkia halts Jordan flights after sudden ban, leaving thousands of passengers stranded
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Arkia Cancels Dozens of Flights from Aqaba After Jordanian Policy Change, Stranding Hundreds Ahead of Pesach
AQABA, JORDAN (VINnews) – Israeli airline Arkia has canceled dozens of flights scheduled to depart from Jordan’s Aqaba airport due to an immediate policy shift by Jordanian authorities, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded as they prepare for the Passover holiday. The airline said Jordanian officials refused to approve certain flights that were to be operated […]
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