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Ben Gurion Airport
El Al cuts flights to 7 destinations, shifts to essential operations as Ben Gurion Airport limits tighten
Flights reduced to a minimum as Ben Gurion caps departures and passenger numbers; El Al limits service to major hubs while Israir operates only nearby routes, prioritizing humanitarian cases
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.23.26
Arkia shifts flights abroad, El Al scales back amid wartime airspace limits
Airlines shift operations to Aqaba and Taba and limit Ben Gurion flights to humanitarian routes as new rules cap passengers at 50 per flight and one departure per hour, leaving many travelers stranded ahead of Passover
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.23.26
Israel cuts Ben-Gurion traffic to one flight an hour, slashes passenger limits
Transportation Minister Miri Regev and senior officials have ordered further restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport, cutting outbound passengers from 120 to about 50 and reducing overall flight activity
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.22.26
Pricey Exodus: Passover travelers turn to Aqaba and Taba due to wartime flight cuts
Amid tighter limits at Ben Gurion Airport and a severe seat shortage, Israelis seeking Passover travel are turning to routes via Jordan and Egypt, including Arkia flights through Aqaba; they face fares topping $1,100 as Israir cancels flights and freezes sales
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.19.26
Israel’s flight nightmare begins as summer prices hit records
As war uncertainty lingers, limited flights, slow airline returns and surging demand could drive Israeli airfare to historic highs this summer, with experts warning delays or cancellations remain possible if security risks persist
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.18.26
Inside Ben Gurion under fire: ‘No airport has operated like this under war conditions’
Duty-free sits nearly empty as missiles fly; runways are swept for shrapnel after every interception and flights pause midair; A rare look at how Ben Gurion Airport keeps operating under fire, where every takeoff depends on seconds and strict limits
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.17.26
First rescue flight from Dubai lands in Israel with 330 passengers
About 330 Israelis stranded in the UAE since the war began arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on the first rescue flight organized by the Transportation Ministry with Emirati partners; additional evacuation flights expected
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.09.26
Rescue flights to Israel go on sale: $425 from Athens, $495 from Budapest
Previously limited to airline customers stranded abroad, the rescue flights are now open to all travelers; prices are relatively high and do not include a carry-on trolley or checked baggage
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.07.26
Outgoing flights from Israel to resume Sunday
Transportation Minister Miri Regev says move 'subject to security reality'; it comes shortly after the first rescue flights bringing stranded travelers back to Israel landed; El Al won't operate rescue flights on Shabbat
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.05.26
First rescue flights land in Israel after five days of total airspace closure
El Al plans rescue flights from about 22 global destinations, while Israir will operate from Rome, Berlin, Rovaniemi, Athens and Batumi
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.05.26
Ben Gurion Airport to reopen Thursday with limited inbound flights
Beginning early Thursday, Ben Gurion Airport will reopen in phases with one inbound flight per hour at first, then two, operating 24/7; ten percent of seats will be reserved for humanitarian cases; for now, only arrivals are permitted; departures remain unclear
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.03.26
Flights to Ben Gurion Airport may resume Thursday pending security approval
Israel’s airspace remains closed, but advanced talks are underway on a large-scale rescue plan that would see two full flights land every hour around the clock, pending final security approval
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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03.03.26
Israel closes airspace after launching strike on Iran, flights suspended until further notice
Transportation minister orders immediate halt to civilian flights, urges public not to come to airports and warns of possible missile and drone retaliation; reopening notice to be issued 24 hours in advance
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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02.28.26
KLM suspends Amsterdam-Tel Aviv route amid regional tensions
Lufthansa and Swiss extend modified night flights via Athens through March 6, while Austrian and Brussels Airlines fly direct; Iberia Express operates one daily flight to Tel Aviv
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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02.25.26
Tucker Carlson claims detained at airport in Israel, video tells different story
Footage shows conservative commentator smiling, signing documents and posing with security staff at Ben Gurion Airport, as US and Israeli officials say he underwent routine questioning — not arrest or seizure of passport
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02.20.26
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