A Domestic Airline Goes Long-Haul Under Pressure

After foreign carriers pulled out of Israel following October 2023, Arkia — a domestic airline built for 50-minute hops to Eilat — suddenly found itself flying A340s to New York and Bangkok. The passenger reviews tell the story of an organization stretched far beyond its design. This episode explores what happens when a regional bus-with-wings is forced to become a transcontinental lifeline, and whether Arkia can break out of its quality spiral before the geopolitical window closes. Episode #851198 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/851198