Ben-Gurion Airport
International, Israeli carriers set to expand Tel Aviv routes - report
Among the airlines expected to return to Ben-Gurion Airport are United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa, while Israeli carrier Israir aims to launch a Tel Aviv- New York route.
US Air Force begins relocating refueling aircraft ahead of Ben-Gurion's busiest month - report
Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted
Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises
Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route
The Israeli carrier will increase its summer capacity to JFK before introducing an aircraft with 46 business-class seats and an Israeli crew present on every flight, starting in September.
Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.
US opts to keep refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, putting 50,000 flight tickets at risk
Israeli air traffic control had reportedly been instructed by the Transport Ministry not to approve any further US refuelers for landing in Israel.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East.
EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel
The agency’s decision appears to have been made before US President Donald Trump said that the US-Iran ceasefire was over as skirmishes erupted between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ben-Gurion Airport customs inspectors stunned: This is what a passenger returning from Poland hid
A young man returning from Poland aroused the suspicion of customs inspectors. An X-ray of the suitcase revealed about 20 rare parrots kept in five cages under harsh conditions.
40 million passengers a year: Ben Gurion Airport launches major expansion of Terminal 3
The expansion of Terminal 3 will include a new 63,000-square-meter wing, 86 additional check-in counters, advanced baggage screening and sorting systems, and new retail and passenger service areas.
Leap forward: Israel Airports Authority advances new national control center at Ben Gurion Airport
North and south air traffic control units will be unified into one national center integrating radar systems and new technology to improve safety.
Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day
New route expected to launch in late October 2026 pending slot approval. The company also plans fleet expansion and a 40% rise in Haifa Airport activity this winter.
Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license
The star has participated in, among other shows, Channel 13's reality documentary Goalstar, which involves celebrities playing soccer.
