Hundreds of Israeli travelers were left stranded at Aqaba Airport (King Hussein International Airport) on Sunday after Jordanian authorities abruptly changed policy, leading to the immediate cancellation of several Arkia flights to European destinations and Thailand.

Arkia said the disruption followed Jordan’s decision not to approve certain flights operated with European aircraft, affecting part of the alternative flight route network established as a substitute for Ben-Gurion International Airport.

According to the airline, several flights scheduled to depart from Aqaba were halted at short notice, leaving passengers unable to continue their journeys abroad. Israeli officials were surprised by the move, given that the flights had been approved in advance.