A malfunction in the European air traffic control system (Eurocontrol) in Brussels was resolved Monday evening after causing significant flight disruptions. The Israel Airports Authority announced the system returned to full operation around 21:32 Jerusalem time, but warned that residual delays may persist in the coming hours.
On Monday evening, a malfunction in the Eurocontrol air traffic management system in Brussels caused significant disruptions to flights between Israel and Europe. The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) first warned at 20:51 Jerusalem time that the glitch would likely cause prolonged delays for departing and arriving flights. By 21:08, airlines had activated emergency plans, sharply reducing the number of approved takeoffs.
At 21:32, the IAA announced that the Eurocontrol system had returned to full operation. The authority cautioned that residual delays may still occur in the coming hours as flight schedules normalize. The malfunction was fully resolved by 21:54, according to multiple reports.
The Zioneer reported on the resolution at 21:38, noting the same timeline. The incident is now closed, with travelers advised to check with their airlines for any lingering delays.
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