The Snowstorm in Georgia Disrupting Flights: The Israelis Stranded and the Flights Canceled ❄️✈️
An unusual snowstorm in Georgia is dramatically affecting air travel to and from the country. Due to the harsh weather conditions, many Israeli flights were canceled and significant schedule disruptions were recorded.
Arkia flight 413, which took off this morning (24.2) from Ben Gurion Airport to Batumi, was forced to return to Israel while in the air after 3 hours of flight. According to the company’s announcement, passengers who were due to return were dispersed to hotels and will be updated as soon as flights can safely resume.
Arkia’s announcement: Arkia flight 413, which left Israel for Batumi, returned to Israel following the severe weather and snowstorm at the destination. Passengers who were due to return to Israel were taken to hotels and will be updated as soon as flights can safely resume. In addition, passengers who returned to Israel will be updated about a new flight to Batumi as soon as the weather improves and conditions allow.
Attached is a video of the stormy weather
Israir was also affected by the situation and canceled two more flights that were due to depart for Georgia. Passengers who bought tickets will receive a full refund. In addition, passengers already in Batumi who were due to return to Israel today will stay another night in hotels at Israir’s expense.
Israir stated: “Passengers staying in Batumi received food and drinks in accordance with the Aviation Services Law. Passenger safety and security are our top priority. We are waiting for the weather conditions to improve and will update passengers accordingly.”
Footage from one of the passengers on today’s Arkia flight:
According to the Batumi weather forecast, it looks like the weather will stabilize toward the end of the week, and Friday is expected to be mostly sunny at 10 degrees.
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