Ben Gurion Airport Resumes Full Operations Three Days After Workers' Strike

Three days after a strike by the Israel Airports Authority workers caused a major disruption at Ben Gurion Airport, the authority announced on Sunday morning that full operational activity has resumed. The announcement detailed a series of immediate measures agreed upon to reduce passenger congestion and restore normal service. These include the full resumption of baggage handling, security, and ground services without any ongoing work stoppages. Additionally, management and headquarters staff have joined frontline shifts, focusing particularly on baggage operations and queue management to swiftly alleviate the backlog.

The authority also confirmed that the onboarding of new employees is proceeding as planned as part of early preparations for the upcoming Jewish High Holidays. This coordinated effort aims to stabilize airport operations and prevent further disruptions during the busy holiday travel period.