Ben Gurion Airport Braces for Busiest Day of Year with 100,000 Travelers
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) anticipates its busiest day of the year on Thursday, expecting approximately 100,000 passengers to pass through its terminals. The Israel Airports Authority has increased staffing to manage the surge, which includes around 600 departing and arriving flights.
September is typically the peak travel month at TLV, largely due to the Jewish High Holidays. This month alone, the airport expects to handle a total of 2.5 million passengers.
Popular destinations for Thursday's flights include Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. This increased activity comes as low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced an expansion of its operations in Israel, launching new European routes. The airline had previously suspended flights multiple times over the past year amid regional tensions.
The article also references a related discussion about the lack of a second international airport in Israel and a warning from the National Security Council about dangerous destinations for Israelis during the holiday season.
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