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


Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality

According to conversations with senior Israeli airline officials, each carrier is expected to publish a new flight schedule once the war ends and airspace is formally reopened.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

IDF: Ben-Gurion Airport, Israeli airspace may reopen Monday evening

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.

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel, February 28, 2026

Leaked security footage debunks Tucker Carlson’s claim of being detained at Ben-Gurion Airport

Israel Airports Authority confirmed that Carlson was "politely asked a few routine questions, in accordance with standard procedures applied to many travelers" in a late Wednesday X/Twitter post.

Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank

Israeli fighter jets escorted a Wizz Air flight from London after a reported security concern. The suspicion was later lifted, and the plane landed safely with no injuries or damage caused.

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.

Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers

Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.

AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3 to undergo NIS 310 m. expansion

Oron Infrastructure wins major tender to add 7,000 square meters and a new passenger gate as Israel's main airport prepares for surging traffic.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Police question boy, 13, for sneaking onto NY-bound flight

The boy managed to bypass security and board an El Al flight bound for New York without a passport or boarding pass. 

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Arkia flight succesfully makes emergency landing in Israel after equipment failure

A source with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post that the plane made three failed attempts before successfully landing.

 Arkia airplane

'This is not a strike': Ben-Gurion Airport staff claim delays due to lack of staff

Despite the chairman of the workers' committee at Ben-Gurion stating that the staff are not on strike, the Israel Airports Authority announced the workers had begun an 'Italian strike.'

 TRAVELERS AT Ben-Gurion International Airport.

El Al, Arkia to launch evacuation flights from Europe for stranded Israelis on Wednesday

These flights are only for incoming flights to Israel, and there are no outgoing flight operations.

El Al flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025