A growing number of international airlines cancel flights to and from Israel, Israel’s local airlines are rushing to fill the void and get people home.
"The direct flights from Israel to Mexico will save passengers many hours and a lot of money," Transportation Minister Miri Regev said.
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Travel data provided by the app Hopper suggests that long-haul flights are significantly cheaper if booked mid-week instead of on the weekend.
A shortage of ground staff responsible for baggage handling had prevented the luggage from being loaded onto the aircraft.
The loss of pressure led to the plane dropping 28,000 feet in ten minutes, roughly 4 times faster than a regular descent.
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