The military reservists were preparing to board at least two specially chartered flights to Israel, where they will join a burgeoning war effort.
Haifa Airport had just resumed international flights in June after a four-year hiatus - just a few months before "Air Haifa" opening.
The loss of pressure led to the plane dropping 28,000 feet in ten minutes, roughly 4 times faster than a regular descent.
Airline representatives believe the dog escaped her kennel while being transferred between airport terminal buildings.
Would you leave your spouse behind if they ran late for a flight due to poor time management?
This is the second emergency landing a flight to or from Israel has had to make in recent weeks.
Have you ever encountered an uncomfortable situation on a plane? This passenger took it to a new level.
Gett will pay NIS 6.15 per trip from the airport to the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) as part of the contract.
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