The Israel Airports Authority announced Monday evening that a malfunction in the Eurocontrol air traffic control system in Brussels is likely to cause significant delays for flights to and from Israel in the coming hours. The authority urged passengers to check with their airlines for updated departure times.
The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) confirmed Monday evening that a malfunction in the Eurocontrol air traffic control system in Brussels has disrupted European airspace, warning of a high likelihood of lengthy delays for flights to and from Israel in the coming hours. The IAA advised passengers to contact their airlines for updated schedules.
The IAA had initially warned of flight disruptions at 20:51 Jerusalem, later identifying the Eurocontrol system in Brussels as the cause. At 21:09 Jerusalem, Channel 12 reported that airlines had activated an emergency plan drastically reducing approved takeoffs from all Israeli airports. The IAA's latest statement now provides official confirmation of the disruption.
The incident adds to a series of aviation challenges facing Israeli travelers this summer. As The Zioneer reported, a critical radar failure in Greece caused delays last weekend, and the IAA director-general warned last month that 100,000 July tickets were at risk due to a shortage of refueling trucks. The timeline for restoration of the Eurocontrol system remains unclear; the IAA said delays will persist until the problem is resolved.
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