Air Travel

The Israel Airports Authority has finalized preparations for an unprecedented wave of congestion. Over 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport, tens of thousands will depart from Ramon and Haifa, and half a million will cross land borders. These are the busiest days and essential guidelines for travelers.

According to the Israel Airports Authority, about 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport in the coming month. To manage the influx, staff levels have been reinforced, and four peak travel dates have been identified with an expected daily volume of 100,000 passengers.

Following last week's chaos and forecasts of over 100,000 daily passengers, operations at Ben Gurion Airport are relatively calm today. The last 24 hours have seen an improvement in flight departure and arrival times.

Israir has completed the regulatory process required to operate regular flights to the USA. Ticket sales are expected to open soon, and it is possible that flights will begin even before the date planned for October. At the same time, Delta and United are preparing to return to Israel next month, and the market for flights to the USA is expected to grow significantly.

Following the chaos recorded at Ben Gurion Airport last Thursday, yesterday the airport handled 101,000 passengers without any significant delays. This occurred despite claims from the workers' committee regarding staff shortages and the deployment of headquarters personnel to assist in shifts. All eyes are now on the coming Thursday, which is marked as one of the busiest days of August.

The Israel Airports Authority has decided to return Ben Gurion Airport to routine operations through the temporary reinforcement of headquarters and management staff in the field. Additionally, it was noted that recruitment of employees continues ahead of the Tishrei holidays. The Ministry of Transport announced the establishment of an external review committee to examine the events that led to...

In addition to congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, passengers are now facing long waits inside aircraft before departure. Airlines, fearing the loss of their takeoff slots, often begin boarding on schedule even when delays are anticipated.

At the peak of the summer and holiday season, Israeli airline Arkia announced it will not resume flights to Dubai, which were suspended by Shin Bet orders, until at least September 23.

Ben Gurion Airport has experienced an exceptionally busy week, with takeoffs 31% above the three-month average and flight delays up by 24%. Passengers face long queues and significant wait times for baggage.

Following a significant increase in passenger traffic in the north, the Israel Airports Authority is launching an extensive development project, including a new parking facility and improved transport solutions.

Pressure in the ears, temporary hearing loss, and sometimes sharp pain are familiar phenomena during a flight, especially during landing. But there are several simple actions that can help.

The Israel Airports Authority has implemented a new policy limiting baggage check-in to three hours before departure. While intended to standardize operations, the change has caused significant delays and confusion for travelers and local airlines.

An unruly child on a domestic flight in Canada who refused to buckle up forced the crew to make an unusual decision: returning to the gate so the child and their parent could disembark. Passengers were forced to wait for a new flight the following day due to the incident.

The Israel Airports Authority reports peak congestion at Ben Gurion Airport parking lots. With short-term spaces filling up rapidly, drivers are increasingly redirected to distant lots requiring shuttle transfers.

The past weekend brought a series of good news for vacationers in Israel with the announcement of the return of several aviation giants. Beyond the optimism in the aviation situation, the return of the companies will bring competition and cause prices to drop.

Dutch airline KLM will resume service to Amsterdam on August 25. United Airlines returns in September with two daily flights to Newark, Israir is preparing for New York flights, and Lufthansa Group will reach up to 67 weekly flights ahead of the holidays.

This is perhaps one of the most familiar instructions on a flight, but also one of the most important. Here is how the seat position can affect the chance of being injured in an accident and the speed of evacuation from the plane.

Planning a flight? Learn how to track real-time congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, how much time to allow for your arrival, and which hacks will help you breeze through the check-in process.

Ahead of the peak summer season, the Israel Airports Authority has released data and recommendations for passengers. Up to 2.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport every Thursday until the end of the month, with an average of 100,000 people daily. Ben Gurion Airport reiterated its call for passengers to arrive three hours before their flight and to use public transport due...

Israir has successfully completed the first day of flights to Eilat as part of the Ministry of Transport's tender, transporting approximately 2,000 passengers and establishing a vital air bridge between the southern city and the center of the country.

The last 24 hours at Ben Gurion Airport were busy both in the air and on the ground. According to the Israel Airports Authority, the congestion is still ahead, as in August about 2.6 million passengers will pass through the airport.

Security uncertainty has led to a shift in how Israelis book flights. New features now allow travelers to prioritize Israeli airlines and explore destinations based on their budget.

Pinchas Idan has warned of severe congestion expected at the airport ahead of the peak summer season due to a staff shortage. He claims the facility is missing about 400 employees, while recruitment remains difficult. The Israel Airports Authority management has denied these claims, which follow recent external disruptions at the airport.

The new EES screening system is causing massive queues at European airports, leading to missed flights. Ryanair and Wizz Air warn passengers to arrive much earlier than usual as the system struggles months after launch.

In the shadow of the security situation and the alertness ahead of the weekend, the US Embassy in Israel published an unusual message to its citizens, urging them to remain vigilant and prepare for the possibility of flight cancellations and disruptions. In Israel, authorities are maintaining alertness, but there are no official announcements regarding potential flight cancellations.