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The budget airline announced a significant expansion: Catania, London Gatwick, Venice, Cluj, and Iași will be new routes, alongside increased frequency to Budapest, Rome, Milan, Warsaw, and more
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The Finance Ministry estimated that the strike caused between NIS 25 million and NIS 30 million ($8.3 million-$10 million) in damage
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“We landed about five minutes ago from Los Angeles and were told to stay in the plane as there was no one to attach the plane to the sleeve"
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Only 31% of flights departed on time over the past week. Military activity and European air traffic disruption combining to cause lengthy delays and dozens of cancellations
Transportation Minister Regev clarified that the number of refueling aircraft parked at the airport will be reduced to 20, as previously agreed
Transportation Minister Miri Regev said Israel has instructed the Airports Authority not to authorize additional US refueling aircraft landings beyond the agreed limit of 20
Plans have been approved for an eight-story hotel to be built at Ben-Gurion Airport, near Terminal 3, in order to 'bring the airport in line with major international airports'
Schools are evacuated, beaches are closed, bus services are cut as the country shifts to limited activity nationwide amid Iran attacks
A new Soroka Medical Center-Ben Gurion University study finds prolonged climate conditions and short-term exposure to air pollution are linked to increased risk and severity of migraine attacks
Low-cost subsidiary Eurowings is expected to join the lineup in mid-July, though Brussels Airlines has opted to maintain its suspension through late October
Israel begins phased reopening of aviation operations with higher passenger limits and gradual return of foreign airlines, while security concerns keep full normalization uncertain.
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Firefighters and a hazardous materials unit arrived at Ben Gurion Airport following a report of a hazardous materials incident after a package that arrived in a shipment started to emit smoke
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Air traffic in Israel remains heavily disrupted, with canceled flights, strict restrictions, and thousands of travelers still stranded
Increased flight activity to destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket has already enabled the return of approximately 8,000 Israelis
Transport Minister Miri Regev approves Wednesday night opening after security talks
Thousands of Israelis have already returned via land crossings, and the Israel Airports Authority is coordinating with airlines to ensure readiness for the resumption of flights
Passengers affected by cancellations are urged to contact their airlines or travel agencies for information on refunds, re-routing, and updated schedules
A Wizz Air flight en route from Ben Gurion Airport to London was forced to turn back after a suspected security incident onboard
Dutch carrier KLM will restart flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia after temporarily halting service due to rising Middle East tensions
In 2025, over 300,000 passengers traveled from Israel to Abu Dhabi, with an average occupancy rate of around 90 percent
Aircraft movements reached around 134,000 flights, up 32 percent from the previous year, and roughly 60 international airlines now operate at the airport
Terminal 3 is currently undergoing modernization to improve passenger flow and traffic management, following multiple periods of strain on the baggage handling system earlier this year
A visit of an Israeli School for Olim and at Ben Gurion University with English-speaking students and professors.
According to the Ministry of Transportation, the entry of Tos is expected to help stabilize the aviation industry and strengthen Israel’s air travel independence