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Runway 972 News · Aug 24, 2026

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Arkia Passengers Face Overnight Ordeal Between Montenegro & Albania An Arkia flight from Podgorica to Israel was delayed after the aircraft was unable to land in Montenegro and was diverted to Tirana, Albania due to an operational issue at Podgorica Airport. Passengers waiting in Podgorica were repeatedly told of delays before learning their aircraft had landed in another country. Arkia arranged buses between Montenegro and Albania, with boarding in Tirana beginning around 5:00 a.m. Around 50 passengers reportedly remained overnight in Albania and were accommodated at a hotel near the airport, while others eventually flew to Israel. Passengers criticized the handling of the disruption, while Arkia said it provided updates, local assistance and transportation throughout the incident. Editor’s Note: It is not easy to comfort passengers when they are stranded in another country overnight, especially when there are almost no updates from the airline. This incident highlights a serious problem with the PR and customer-service departments at both Arkia and Israir. During major disruptions, passengers deserve clear, timely communication and proper assistance. Both airlines need to do much better when handling passengers during unexpected disruptions. Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️

*Arkia Passengers Face Overnight Ordeal Between Montenegro & Albania* An Arkia flight from Podgorica to Israel was delayed after the aircraft was unable to land in Montenegro and was diverted to Tirana, Albania due to an operational issue at Podgorica Airport. Passengers waiting in Podgorica were repeatedly told of delays before learning their aircraft had landed in another country. Arkia arranged buses between Montenegro and Albania, with boarding in Tirana beginning around 5:00 a.m. Around 50 passengers reportedly remained overnight in Albania and were accommodated at a hotel near the airport, while others eventually flew to Israel. Passengers criticized the handling of the disruption, while Arkia said it provided updates, local assistance and transportation throughout the incident. Editor’s Note: It is not easy to comfort passengers when they are stranded in another country overnight, especially when there are almost no updates from the airline. This incident highlights a serious problem with the PR and customer-service departments at both Arkia and Israir. During major disruptions, passengers deserve clear, timely communication and proper assistance. Both airlines need to do much better when handling passengers during unexpected disruptions. Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz ⤵️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/HT94R0fqoR617VUsxr3rwX?mode=h1qrt

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