Nightmare for Israeli tourists – what Arkia says
An Arkia flight to Montenegro on August 23 was diverted to Albania due to ground handling issues in Podgorica. The return flight was canceled, passengers spent the night waiting and on a bus transfer between countries. Boarding for the flight to Tel Aviv began around 5 AM on August 24. Passengers complain about lack of information and assistance.
A Sunday flight by Israeli airline Arkia to Montenegro turned into a logistical collapse for hundreds of passengers. The plane, heading to Podgorica, was forced to change course and land in Tirana, Albania, due to an urgent report of ground handling problems at the destination airport. As a result, the return flight to Israel, scheduled for the evening of August 23, was canceled. Passengers spent a night of agonizing waiting and then endured a grueling overnight bus transfer between Montenegro and Albania. Boarding for the flight to Tel Aviv began around 5 AM on Monday, August 24. Travelers accuse the airline of indifference and negligence, noting a lack of water, food, and information. Arkia's management insists it acted according to instructions and claims that notifications were sent via email and SMS.