Haaretz analysis highlights severe operational disruptions at Israel's main international airport, raising concerns about long-term travel restrictions and economic isolation for the country.
A former chief of the Israel Airports Authority stated that serious management failures were the cause of an 'unjustified' wildcat strike at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Turkey has requested an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' related to the Gaza flotilla incident. Netanyahu responded by calling Turkish President Erdogan an 'antisemitic dictator'.
Yiftah Ron Tal, head of the Israel Airports Authority, has condemned the chaos caused by the Ben-Gurion Airport strike as unjustified and intolerable, warning that those responsible will 'pay the price'.
Ben-Gurion Airport is facing significant congestion and mass delays, with many passengers boarding their flights while their luggage remains on the ground due to handling struggles.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's busiest airport, halted all flights for two hours following a drone intrusion. The incident caused significant disruption to air traffic.
Operations at Ben-Gurion Airport were disrupted, with takeoffs and landings temporarily halted, following a civilian drone intrusion into its airspace.
Israeli authorities and the IDF have concluded discussions on operating Ben-Gurion Airport under potential missile fire, with reports suggesting a US-Iran conflict could force the cancellation of 30 flights daily through the summer. These preparations highlight concerns about the airport's operational capacity in a heightened regional security environment.
Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 has reopened to domestic flights, having been closed since March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights previously diverted to Terminal 3.
Etihad Airways, the UAE's flag airline, is set to launch a new hub at Ben-Gurion Airport, scheduling 42 weekly flights. The route between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi will become the most frequently traveled in Etihad’s network, with six daily flights.
Israel has reportedly issued a NOTAM indicating that flights at Ben-Gurion Airport are likely to remain restricted until at least April 16, due to ongoing attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.
Herzog drew a connection between Israelis returning home after the long wartime journey and the upcoming holiday of Passover, and the ancient Jewish exodus from Egypt.
Under the new framework, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reopening of Ben-Gurion Airport will be gradual. During the first 24 hours, one plane will land per hour.
The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.
An analysis of Ben-Gurion Airport data challenges union claims of an unbearable labor shortage, showing porter numbers rose since 2019 despite fewer passengers. However, an IAA union representative states that Ben-Gurion management was aware of employee shortages prior to the crisis, with the Histadrut labor federation involved in the disruptions.
Delays at Ben-Gurion Airport have extended into a third day as the effects of a strike persist, with the IAA workers’ union chairman blaming the airport manager for the chaos.
Ben-Gurion Airport is experiencing ongoing disruptions, including issues with missing baggage and canceled flights, leading to significant inconvenience for travelers.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's comments followed a surprise workers' strike at Ben-Gurion Airport that disrupted travel for approximately 100,000 passengers before concluding.
Blue Bird Airways is expanding its network to Italy, adding four new direct routes from Ben-Gurion Airport. This expansion will make Italy one of the airline's main markets, with some routes operating daily.
Several international airlines, including United, KLM, and Lufthansa, are reportedly set to resume or expand flights to Ben-Gurion Airport, while Israeli carrier Israir plans a new Tel Aviv-New York route.
Ben-Gurion Airport is facing flight delays of up to 90 minutes, with only about one-third of flights departing on schedule, as passenger traffic approaches pre-war levels.
Israel's Transportation Ministry, Airports Authority, and Civil Aviation Authority are reportedly holding a situational assessment to discuss potential flight cancellations at Ben-Gurion Airport due to parked refueling aircraft.
Israeli authorities have been informed that Ben-Gurion Airport is ready for US military planes to depart immediately if an agreement between Iran and the US is signed.
An employee at Ben-Gurion Airport was reportedly fired from their position. The dismissal came after the individual was caught photographing US military planes at the airport.
El Al Israel Airlines will operate at 5% capacity after the Transportation Ministry scaled back takeoffs and landings at Ben-Gurion Airport to one incoming and one outgoing flight per hour. The airline is reviewing its operations and advocating for the opening of Ramon Airport.
Thousands of Israelis stranded in the UAE are awaiting evacuation flights, which began on Sunday, but fear the potential closure of Ben-Gurion Airport could prevent their return to Israel.
Ben-Gurion Airport is set for a controlled reopening on Thursday, with planes landing full and departing empty to minimize time on the ground during Operation Roaring Lion.
The train station at Ben-Gurion Airport has been halted after a balloon damaged an electrical cable, disrupting train services. Flights at the airport remain unaffected by the incident.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has claimed that a strike at Ben-Gurion Airport was intended to damage his Likud party and bolster the opposition. This statement suggests a political motive behind the incident.
A surprise staff strike at Ben-Gurion Airport has brought operations to a standstill, causing check-in counters to halt during what is typically the busiest travel season with hundreds of flights daily.
A Russian-Israeli historian, Kirpichenok, known for his critical stance on Zionism, has disappeared after landing at Ben-Gurion Airport. He had immigrated to Israel in the 1990s before returning to Russia.
The US Air Force has begun relocating refueling aircraft from Ben-Gurion Airport following pressure from Transportation Minister Miri Regev to ensure normal operations during the airport's busiest month.
The Airports Authority chairman stated that no flight cancellations are expected at Ben-Gurion Airport, affirming that Israel's airspace will remain open despite the sensitive strategic-security situation.
An Israeli TV celebrity, known for participating in shows like Channel 13's Goalstar, was arrested by police at Ben-Gurion Airport for driving with an invalid license.
A report indicates that US refueling aircraft and military personnel will be stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027, posing logistical challenges for the airport.
El Al is set to resume flights to nine additional destinations, while several international airlines are also restarting or increasing their flight services to Ben-Gurion Airport.
Israel's chief rabbis have sent a letter protesting planned public transportation on Shabbat, which was intended to help Israelis return home from Ben-Gurion Airport during Operation Roaring Lion.
The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.