A flight from Larnaca to Ben Gurion Airport was delayed Sunday evening after passengers reportedly cursed a flight attendant and shouted homophobic slurs, according to reports. The incident forced a delay for the flight. No further details on the passengers' status or airline response are yet available.
A flight from Larnaca to Ben Gurion Airport was delayed Sunday evening after passengers reportedly cursed a flight attendant and shouted homophobic slurs, according to reports. The specific airline and the number of passengers involved have not been disclosed. No further details on disciplinary action or police involvement are yet available. Ben Gurion Airport has seen multiple incidents of passenger disorder this summer, including a brawl over luggage delays, a security lockdown, and a fight on the car rental floor, as The Zioneer has reported.
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