Incident on Arkia flight: Israel-bound plane stopped just before takeoff

An Arkia flight from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv was halted just before takeoff after a passenger with a ticket for a different flight was found on board. The passenger was removed, but then a technical malfunction was discovered, delaying departure. The airline stated that the passenger had passed security checks and that the error occurred during boarding.

An Arkia flight from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv was stopped just before takeoff because a passenger who had purchased a ticket for a different flight was found on board. The aircraft was already heading to the runway when the crew received a signal to return to the terminal for additional checks. The reason was a discrepancy between the number of people on board and the flight's manifest. Security personnel removed the man from the cabin and directed him to the correct flight. Arkia stated that the passenger had passed all security checks and that it was a boarding error. After resolving the situation, the crew discovered a technical malfunction unrelated to the incident, causing further delay. Eventually, the plane departed for Tel Aviv. The incident occurred amid recent changes in Arkia's schedule, including a plane returning due to a bird strike and a flight being diverted due to rocket launches.