Israir airline CEO Uri Sirkis has been summoned to a "hearing" before a committee consisting of senior Haredi figures.
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According to a report by Dean Fisher on Channel 12, The purpose of the meeting, which will be held in Jerusalem, is to put pressure on the company to stop its flight operations during the Sabbath, while threatening a widespread consumer boycott in the ultra-Orthodox world - if the situation continues.
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As of today, Israir and Arkia are the only Israeli airlines that operate flights on Shabbat, unlike El Al, which does not fly on Shabbat.
For Israir, this is a significant market segment, which includes operating flights using chartered aircraft even during Saturdays and holidays.
The event is considered extremely significant in the local aviation industry, as if Israir gives in to pressure, Arkia will remain the only Israeli company flying on Shabbat.
The identity of Israir's owner, businessman Rami Levy, has great weight in the crisis in light of his deep ties to Haredi consumerism in the food chains he owns.
