U.S. aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport, easing fears of July flight disruptions
About 20 American Air Force aircraft will leave Ben Gurion Airport by Tuesday, a move that is expected to remove fears of flight cancellations in July and allow the schedule to operate normally.
The unusual sight of roughly 100 American planes parked at the airport, since the war with Iran began, had raised concern across Israel's aviation sector. Earlier this month, Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kadmi warned that millions of Israelis could face canceled flights because of congestion and a shortage of parking stands.
In recent weeks, about 10 aircraft were already moved to bases around the country. To get through July without disruptions, another 15 planes needed to be cleared out, and the current plan is to remove 20. The need does not end there, because congestion at Ben Gurion is expected to worsen in August as well.
According to Transportation Ministry sources, another move is expected soon, involving about 30 additional aircraft. If that happens, millions of Israelis will be able to breathe easier, as the airport should be able to avoid the worst of the operational bottlenecks.
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