Israeli airlines may strike Sunday if the cabinet approves new ‘Open Skies’ agreement with the EU.
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By Israel Hayom staff
Barring a last-minute compromise, Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia and Israir will go on strike on Sunday to protest the government’s expected approval of a new comprehensive civil aviation agreement with the European Union.
El Al and other Israeli airlines will strike if the government approves the Open Skies agreement on Sunday. – Photo: Moshe Shai
The cabinet is expected to vote on the agreement when it holds its weekly session on Sunday.
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