Ben Gurion Airport Limits US Tankers to Protect Summer Ops
Israel's Transportation Ministry capped US refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport to prevent the potential cancellation of 50,000 passenger tickets.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Airlines
Ben Gurion Airport Parking Crisis Risks 50,000 Flight Tickets
The Israel Airports Authority warns that a US military aircraft relocation freeze at Ben Gurion Airport threatens to force 50,000 flight cancellations.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Lowers Israel Airspace Risk; Airlines Weigh Return
EASA downgraded its Israel airspace risk classification on July 8, 2026, allowing carriers to conduct individual security assessments for flight...
Jul 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
Air Seychelles Resumes Tel Aviv-Mahé Flights August 20
Air Seychelles will resume direct weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Mahé on August 20, 2026, restoring a key route for Israeli leisure travelers.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Airlines
Ben Gurion Airport Warns of 2.4 Million Potential Cancellations
The Israel Airports Authority warns that 2.4 million passengers face flight cancellations if US cargo aircraft are not relocated from Ben Gurion.
Jun 14, 20265 min
Airlines
Wizz Air Resumes Israel Flights After EASA Advisory Change
Wizz Air resumed Israel flights on May 28, 2026, becoming the first European budget carrier to return following an EASA airspace advisory update.
May 28, 20264 min
Airlines
US Military Aircraft Strain Ben Gurion Airport Capacity
Israel's aviation chief warns US military aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport are straining capacity, reducing airline parking and raising flight prices.
May 14, 20265 min
Airports
Israel Closes Airspace; Gulf Carriers Maintain Operations Via Corridors
Israel has closed its Tel Aviv FIR to most traffic, while Gulf carriers continue operations using restricted corridors despite EASA conflict zone warnings.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Regulatory
Israel Caps Ben Gurion Flights at 50 Passengers Amid Security Threats
Israel has capped outbound Ben Gurion Airport flights at 50 passengers, forcing mass cancellations by El Al and Arkia ahead of Passover due to missile...
Mar 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
Iranian Missile Strike Damages Private Jets at Ben Gurion Airport
An Iranian missile strike damaged three private jets at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting severe flight restrictions and suspensions by flag carrier El Al.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Airports
El Al Flight LY5492 Aborts Landing in Tel Aviv Amid Missile Alert
An El Al flight from Tbilisi aborted its landing at Ben Gurion Airport following a missile alert and ATC instructions, highlighting regional security risks.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Ben Gurion Airport Resumes Limited Outbound Flights Amid Conflict
Israel's Ben Gurion Airport resumes limited outbound flights with strict restrictions and passenger quotas following a conflict-related airspace closure.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Safety
Israeli Airlines to Resume Outbound Flights as Airspace Reopens
Israeli airlines will resume outbound passenger flights from Ben Gurion Airport on March 8, following a week-long airspace closure due to regional conflict.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airlines
El Al 737 Aborts Landing at Tel Aviv Following Missile Alert
An El Al Boeing 737 aborted its landing at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport upon ATC instruction following a missile alert in central Israel.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Safety
Israel to Gradually Reopen Airspace for Outbound Flights From Sunday
Israel will gradually reopen its airspace for outbound flights starting Sunday, with strict limits of two flights per hour and 50 passengers each.
Mar 6, 20264 min
Regulatory