In a recent incident, an El Al flight encountered challenges in Turkey due to local workers refusing to refuel the aircraft. The situation unfolded after one of the passengers on the plane experienced a medical incident, necessitating an unscheduled landing in Turkey.
According to a statement from El Al, the national airline of Israel, the refusal to refuel came from local ground staff at the Turkish airport. The airline did not provide further details on the reasons behind the workers' refusal.
As a result of the refusal, the aircraft was forced to divert to Rhodes, a Greek island, to refuel before continuing its journey back to Israel. The airline confirmed that the plane has since successfully taken off from Rhodes and is en route to its final destination.
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This incident explains the complexities and challenges that can arise in international aviation, especially when unexpected medical emergencies occur.