I posted before it departed, but how much time will it take pax to go through customs and take a cab to Jlem...
IDK. Presumably they will help people speed things up. Who says they're going to Jlem, could be heading elsewhere. Doesn't make things better. And doesn't justify potentially taking a Jewish cab driver that will drop them off just before sunset and have no choice but to drive on Shabbos after dropping the passengers off.
LY refused to let anyone off the plane.
Sadly, people will never learn.
Unfortunately, I have to side with ELAL on this one. Why should they almost definitely cause additional chilul Shabbos for other passengers just because some passengers did the irresponsible thing and booked themselves on a Thursday evening flight from NY to TLV.
I really think they should have every passenger boarding these flights sign an acknowledgement and waiver.