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ltra-Orthodox passengers force two El Al flights to ground because they would still be in the air as the Sabbath commenced

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Ultra-Orthodox passengers caused uproar on two flights from New York to Israel because they were worried they would still be in the air as Jewish Shabbat commenced. One El Al service from JFK diverted to Athens, Greece, amid angry scenes among those who feared they would be mid-flight at the start of the Jewish holy day, witnesses say. (www.airlive.net) More...

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ryankehler
Ryan Kehler 3
I’ll echo some of the previous comments.... It is 2018!
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tyleremtage
Tyler Emtage 2
Sorry, the headline is supposed to begin with Ultra-Orthodox not ltra-Orthodox.
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belzybob
belzybob 2
Could have just been "Nutters force......"
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allanrbowman
Allan Bowman 2
Only allow the nutters to fly as baggage from now on.
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bobkeeping
Bob Keeping 2
Fellow passengers should have made it into a life-threatening situation - problem solved. How much will they pay the airline and PAV - I'm sure the lord will provide the resources to do so

Bob
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chemexaz
che mex 2
If I had been the pilot, I would have continued the flight....We are living in the year 2018 not 200BC
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chemexaz
che mex 1
or I would have them pay for the costs incurred....pleasing God has a price
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xmitr
Don Whyte 2
Huh I thought being in the air was closer to heaven
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aca856
Rob Hall 2
No words.
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rmontgrain
Ronald Montgrain 1
Let's not forget that this affected all passengers on board, not only the Jewish nutcases.
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