Aviation authority investigates series of ‘accidents’ involving Israir planes at Luton Airport
British investigators are examining whether the damage was deliberate after the collision forced Israir to cancel a flight carrying about 300 passengers.
- On Thursday, a pushback tug struck an Israir Airbus A320 at London Luton Airport, forcing the cancellation of Flight 116 to Tel Aviv and disrupting travel for about 300 passengers.
- Israeli aviation officials requested a British investigation after determining this marks the third time in less than a year that a service vehicle struck an Israir aircraft at the airport.
- Passengers described the experience as a 'NIGHTMARE,' remaining aboard the aircraft for over 2.5 hours without air conditioning after the collision. Some travelers required medical attention before disembarking.
- Israir arranged accommodations for passengers, though Sabbath-observant travelers remained stranded in London until Sunday due to religious observance. The airline apologized, describing the collision as 'an event beyond its control.'
- Amid heightened security concerns for Israeli carriers following the Israel-Hamas war, London Luton Airport dismissed suggestions of deliberate sabotage, yet officials have called for comprehensive safety reviews.
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