Ben Gurion Airport
The airline thus joins United and EasyJet in delaying their return to regular service in Israel, even though most airlines have done so.
Iran, United States
Meanwhile, Transportation Minister Director-General says Ben Gurion airport is not yet shut down and the public will be notified of any changes there.
Israel-Gaza War, Transportation Ministry
The exercises were conducted in cooperation with the Israel Police, IDF, and the Population Authority.
Israel-Gaza War, Air Travel Tourism
Walla News has drafted a list of all the airlines restoring service to Israel after suspending it due to the war. See below for more details.
Diamond Smuggling
A passenger who returned from Dubai was arrested as she hid diamonds and gems on her body and tried to evade paying tax. Customs investigations suspect that she is a smuggler who has carried out this type of smuggling in the past.
Israel-Gaza War, Air Traffic
When the war started, all airlines not based in Israel ceased to fly to and from the country. Now some such as Lufthansa are returning, but many more are still staying away.
Direct Flights to Mexico
Transportation Minister Miri Regev has reached an agreement with her Mexican counterpart that soon there will be direct flights between Israel, Mexico City and Cancun. "The flights will save Israeli travelers a lot of money," she said
Preparedness For Disruptions
Following the Prime Minister's flight to the USA, the protests against the reform will be moved to Ben Gurion Airport. Airports Authority: "Allow the airport to continue operating as normal"
Attempted Smuggling Intercepted
Two suspects were arrested for attempting to smuggle prohibited items into the country. The investigation reveals that the suspects intended to use them in soccer games
Record Broken at Ben Gurion Airport
In the month of July, there was an all-time record with over 2.5 million passengers passing through Ben Gurion Airport. The Airport Authority noted that in August, around 100,000 passengers are expected to pass through each day. Minister Regev stated, "We are strengthening the workforce"