Ben-Gurion Airport
Transportation Ministry to hold situational assessment amid fears of flight cancellations - report
The Transportation Ministry, Israel Airports Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority will reportedly discuss the risks of flight cancellations caused by parked refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion.
American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East
Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane
US tells Israel it will send dozens more refueling planes amid Ben-Gurion crowding crisis - report
84,400 passengers in a single day: Iran escalation fails to slow down Ben Gurion Airport
Around 84,400 passengers are expected at Ben Gurion Airport today despite security tensions. The Airports Authority expects a peak of 94,000 passengers in a day and 2.3 million in July.
US rejects Israeli plan to move military aircraft from Ben-Gurion as parking crisis continues
While the Transportation Ministry announced Wednesday that a solution had been reached to relocate the US assets to other sites, American sources now say alternative solutions do not meet its needs.
Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report
Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.
Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions
Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.
Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route
The Israeli carrier will increase its summer capacity to JFK before introducing an aircraft with 46 business-class seats and an Israeli crew present on every flight, starting in September.
Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.
US opts to keep refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, putting 50,000 flight tickets at risk
Israeli air traffic control had reportedly been instructed by the Transport Ministry not to approve any further US refuelers for landing in Israel.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East.
EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel
The agency’s decision appears to have been made before US President Donald Trump said that the US-Iran ceasefire was over as skirmishes erupted between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ben-Gurion Airport customs inspectors stunned: This is what a passenger returning from Poland hid
A young man returning from Poland aroused the suspicion of customs inspectors. An X-ray of the suitcase revealed about 20 rare parrots kept in five cages under harsh conditions.
