Israel Airports Authority

Six draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport after attempting to board plane illegally

According to the IAA, the six were caught in two separate incidents, with two of them caught by airport security in Terminal 1 and four caught in Terminal 3.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026
Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Vacation starts in traffic jams: Ben Gurion Airport prepares for an exceptionally busy month

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says

Lines at the Ben-Gurion airport.

More porters, fewer passengers: What really caused Ben-Gurion Airport’s staff strike? - analysis


Serious management failures caused Ben-Gurion Airport strike, says former IAA chief

"The matter is simple. Ultimately, this should not have happened. This was a wildcat and unjustified strike, even though Pinchas does not call it a strike," Marom said.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Ben Gurion union chief rejects blame as Netanyahu moves against his Likud membership

Although Ben Gurion Airport gradually returned to normal operations, the effects of the disruption could continue even after baggage conveyors and flights resume regular activity.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights

Thousands of Israelis landed abroad over the past 24 hours for expensive vacations they had eagerly prepared for months, without clothes and personal belongings due to Thursday's surprise strike.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Israel Airports Authority chief warns those behind Ben-Gurion strike will 'pay the price'

Yiftah Ron Tal said the chaos caused by the Ben-Gurion Airport strike was unjustified, calling the move "bullying and intolerable behavior."

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

After Ben-Gurion airport crisis, Netanyahu must placate thousands of raging voters - analysis

Netanyahu has already found the scapegoat who will be placed on the altar, the person everyone currently hates and is ready to roast themselves: Pinchas Idan.

New member of the Likud party Pinchas Idan, arrives to the Elections committee at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem March 5, 2019.

From check-In to boarding: The technologies set to transform Ben-Gurion Airport

The Israel Airports Authority launches the RUNWAY 2-6 program, selecting up to three startups for real-world pilots at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport.

Massive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits

The authority also stated that traffic congestion and restrictions in European airspace, particularly Greece, had contributed to the delays at the airport.

Israelis at Ben Gurion Airport.

Civilian videographer triggers drone intrusion alert at Ben-Gurion Airport

Shortly before noon, a Ben-Gurion Airport control room employee detected a drone in their airspace and activated security protocols. Airport police were tasked with locating the drone's operator. 

A British Airways flight at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

August travel? These are the dates Ben-Gurion Airport will be packed

47 airlines will operate throughout the month, with Greece, Cyprus, and Italy leading the list of most in-demand destinations. The Airports Authority warns of heavy congestion.

 Travellers at the departure halls of Ben Gurion International Airport ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover. April 14, 2022.

Delays expected on flights to, from Israel due to European air traffic control issues, IAA says

The announcement follows an air traffic control outage in Greece on Sunday, during which thousands of passengers were delayed as flights across Greece were grounded for several hours.

Cancelled and delayed flights pictured on the information board at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, during a strike action of Belgian air traffic control organization Skeyes, bringing a halt to all air traffic in Belgium, Tuesday, June 2, 2026; Illustrative.