Some pilots unhappy with flying into Tel Aviv(TLV)

boirefieldstudent

boirefieldstudent

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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/28/world/middleeast/28pilots.html

Ok, first let me say, I've been to Israel once before, I liked it. I went to the beach and even went windsurfing, which wasn't my finest moment:) But I never really thought about the challenge for pilots flying into Tel Aviv. What it must be like. The Anxiety, the caution, the increased workload. All because of the conflict that still continues today. I don't want to get into procedures and what not, but judging by this article, if you don't follow what is asked, you could end up in a nasty situation. Although, procedures do exist like that at many airports around the world. Basically telling you to squawk ----, and you comply. Then again, this seems like a whole different ball game. An interesting article nonetheless.
 
I fly into TLV on a regular basis, it's no big deal but it does have "special procedues" you must comply with or you will be greated by two (or more) F16's with live amunition.

From the article: Last week, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 flight to Tel Aviv was intercepted as it approached Israeli airspace when pilots failed to correctly submit a code confirming their identity as required under the security program. The plane was prohibited from landing until it was determined not to be a security threat.

I'd tell you more but then I'd have to kill you...and remember, this was Ethiopian Airlines...the rest of us don't seem to have a problem doing the correct procedure.


I do like the layover, we stay right across the street from the Med, nice beach, I usually rent a catamaran and go sailing if the wind is good.
 
I too fly into TLV regularly and if you follow the procedure everything is great. I love going down there and the layovers are a blast. Do the job and you won't have any problems.
 
boirefieldstudent said:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/28/world/middleeast/28pilots.html

Ok, first let me say, I've been to Israel once before, I liked it. I went to the beach and even went windsurfing, which wasn't my finest moment:) But I never really thought about the challenge for pilots flying into Tel Aviv. What it must be like. The Anxiety, the caution, the increased workload. All because of the conflict that still continues today. I don't want to get into procedures and what not, but judging by this article, if you don't follow what is asked, you could end up in a nasty situation. Although, procedures do exist like that at many airports around the world. Basically telling you to squawk ----, and you comply. Then again, this seems like a whole different ball game. An interesting article nonetheless.
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You know, it's not even a challenge. It's easier flying into there than a lot of other cities. Doesn't compare to the challenges of somewhere like Quito or Bogota.

Moscow, in my opinion, is far more of a challenge.
 
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