{
  "id": 1273888,
  "title": "Ben Gurion Airport chaos: Flights delayed, passengers stuck on planes for hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/ben-gurion-airport-chaos-flights-delayed-passengers-stuck-on-planes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T06:21:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ynetnews",
    "slug": "ynetnews",
    "url": "https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1mbge28me"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Gurion Airport experienced significant congestion, causing flights to be delayed and passengers to be stranded on planes for hours. Luggage was not being loaded onto departing planes even after passengers had boarded, and some arriving flights were not unloading passengers' luggage, leaving them waiting on the floor with small children. The Israel Airports Authority attributed the delays to a backlog of 90 flights over a three-hour period, exacerbated by high activity levels, traffic congestion, and restrictions in European airspace. They emphasized that baggage handlers were working hard despite the challenging weather conditions. However, some passengers and crew members suspected a work slowdown or strike, alleging that the airport management was mishandling the situation and causing further delays.",
  "summary": "Heavy congestion at Ben Gurion Airport has delayed flights and left passengers waiting hours for luggage; Some travelers reported being stuck aboard planes, while the Israel Airports Authority denied a strike, citing a backlog of 90 flights over three hours",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}