Israeli airline Arkia responded to reports regarding its acquisition by a Chasidic developer, stating it will not cease operations on Shabbat, according to Israel Hayom.
Arkia, one of Israel's two main commercial airlines, issued a statement on Tuesday evening clarifying that it will not halt operations on Shabbat, responding to recent reports about its acquisition by Chasidic real estate developer Ezra Unger. The company said it "will not stop operations on Shabbat," according to Israel Hayom.
The clarification comes amid a dispute over the planned acquisition. Earlier Tuesday, Arkia workers launched a campaign against the deal, expressing concern that Unger intends to shut down operations on Shabbat and limit flights, as The Zioneer reported. The workers' campaign included public statements and social media posts.
The acquisition is expected to close in the coming days. Arkia's current operations include flights on Shabbat, a common practice for Israeli airlines, though some carriers have reduced Shabbat flights in recent years. The company's statement aims to reassure customers and employees that the current policy will remain unchanged under the new ownership, at least for now.
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