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After nearly eight months, British Airways has confirmed it will resume flights between Tel Aviv and London Flights will resume on October 25 with one daily service Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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TheMarker reports that El Al controlling shareholder Kenny Rosenberg has received several approaches to buy his stake in the airline Rosenberg reportedly turned down the acquisition offers following El Al’s sharp surge in market value His original investment of roughly $230 million has reportedly grown to billions of shekels on paper Rosenberg appears to have no plans to sell his El Al stake at this time Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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REMEMBERING OCTOBER 7 🇮🇱 Border Patrol and Ben Gurion Airport screens displayed messages of remembrance today, honoring those who were murdered and fell on October 7 A powerful reminder that we will remember and never forget Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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CLASS ACTION FILED AGAINST ISRAIR A class action lawsuit seeking more than NIS 2.5 million has been filed against Israir, alleging the airline refuses to compensate passengers for lost, damaged or stolen baggage. The plaintiff claims Israir shifts responsibility to airport workers and private insurance instead of accepting liability under the Montreal Convention. The lawsuit seeks compensation for affected passengers and changes to Israir’s baggage policies. Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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EMERGENCY DRILL AT HERZLIYA AIRPORT LLHZ TOMORROW A planned emergency exercise will take place Thursday October 8 from 13:00 to 16:00 with increased fire rescue and security activity Authorities stress this is a scheduled drill and NOT a real emergency Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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A Delta A350 and Air Canada Boeing 777 collided on a taxiway at LAX Delta Flight 7’s wingtip struck the Air Canada 777’s tail, causing significant damage No injuries were initially reported as the FAA and NTSB investigate the collision Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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Israeli efforts are underway to restore regular flights between Israel and the UAE, with an Israeli delegation set to travel to Abu Dhabi for new security talks The goal is to reach an agreement allowing Israeli airlines to resume UAE routes and flydubai to return to Israel The talks depend on Israel’s new aviation security measures following the recent flydubai incident If an agreement is reached, the target is to resume regular flights between the countries from October 16 Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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The Omani pilot received professional pilot training in Britain, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
British Airways is planning a major lounge upgrade at London Heathrow, with a new Terminal 5 C-gates lounge set to open by the end of 2028. The new lounge will feature airfield views, dining, work and relaxation areas, showers and a massive 17-meter bar. BA will also introduce a new First Class check-in experience at Terminal 3 with American Airlines, plus a revamped arrivals lounge opening in 2027. A new private Concorde Lounge will offer First Class passengers enhanced dining, concierge service and a more exclusive setting.
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Southwest Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to bring flight shopping directly into ChatGPT. The new tool lets travelers search destinations, compare fares, filter flights and refine itineraries conversationally. Customers are still sent to Southwest.com to enter passenger and payment details and complete the booking. The launch is the first phase of Southwest’s broader AI strategy, with award bookings and additional features potentially coming later. Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt
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Oct 7, 10:24 AM
