Arkia CEO responds to critics: "We are not necessarily the worst"

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz addresses criticism regarding delays and prices, explaining that this August is different due to fears of war at the start of the summer. He notes that the company offers deals and relatively low prices, and defends the policy of not flying on Shabbat as a severe economic blow. Berlovitz reveals future plans: flights to Japan starting in October, establishing a loyalty club, and pressure to resume flights to Dubai.

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitz gives an interview and responds to critics amid claims of delays and high prices. He explains that this August is different from the previous one due to fears of war that lingered until the end of July, leading to lower-than-expected occupancy at the start of the month. Berlovitz notes that the company offers deals and relatively low prices, and that this summer has become one of the cheapest. He defends the policy of not flying on Shabbat, defining it as a severe economic blow, while clarifying that a company that does not fly on Shabbat faces a significant challenge. Regarding delays, he attributes them to the limited number of parking spots at Ben Gurion Airport and a shortage of workers, claiming that Arkia is "not necessarily the worst." Berlovitz reveals future plans: flights to Japan starting in October, establishing a points-based loyalty club, and pressure to resume flights to Dubai as early as September. He also notes enormous demand for Morocco with the resumption of flights to Marrakech.