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Channel 13General

Ben Gurion Airport to Launch App to Ease Passenger Wait Times

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Ben Gurion Airport is launching a new mobile application called "load meter" to display estimated passenger wait times. The app aims to help travelers manage their arrival and reduce congestion during the busy summer travel season, following a recent disruptive strike.

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  • Ben Gurion Airport will launch a new app to show passenger wait times.
  • The app is called "load meter" and aims to reduce queues.
  • This comes after a recent strike caused significant airport disruption.
  • The airport expects high passenger traffic during the summer season.

Amidst concerns of renewed congestion at Ben Gurion Airport during peak travel season, airport authorities are set to introduce a new mobile application. The app, dubbed "load meter," aims to provide passengers with real-time estimates of expected waiting times at check-in counters and security checkpoints.

This initiative comes shortly after a recent strike at the airport, which caused significant disruptions and an estimated multi-million shekel loss. With the summer travel season in full swing, the airport anticipates a surge in passenger traffic and is implementing the app as a measure to manage expectations and potentially reduce queues.

The "load meter" feature is designed to reflect current waiting times, allowing travelers to better plan their arrival at the airport. The airport hopes this will alleviate some of the stress and frustration associated with long lines, especially following the recent industrial action.

Channel 13Centre · Tel Aviv

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