Ben Gurion Airport Authority and Workers Commit to Immediate Steps to Reduce Congestion
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The Israel Airports Authority and workers' committee have implemented immediate measures to restore full operations and reduce congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, with all services now running normally and additional staff joining terminal shifts ahead of the High Holidays.
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- Ben Gurion Airport resumes full operational activity with no work stoppages.
- Management and workers' committee reached agreements to stabilize airport operations.
- Headquarters staff and management join terminal shifts to manage queues and baggage.
- New employee onboarding continues in preparation for the High Holidays.
- Passengers advised to check updated flight times and follow arrival guidelines.
The Israel Airports Authority management and the workers' committee announced immediate measures this morning to stabilize operations and reduce congestion at Ben Gurion Airport. These agreements were reached following a joint meeting aimed at restoring regular airport activity. As part of the arrangements, full operational activity has resumed, with baggage, security, and ground services functioning normally and without any work stoppages.
Pinhasi Idan clarified that he did not shut down Ben Gurion Airport but acted swiftly to ease the congestion. Both headquarters staff and management will join frontline shifts at the terminals, focusing on queue management and baggage handling. Meanwhile, the authority continues onboarding new employees as planned, preparing for the upcoming Jewish High Holidays period.
The airport authority and workers' committee emphasized their joint efforts to quickly return Ben Gurion Airport to normal operations. Passengers are advised to check updated flight times with airlines and to arrive at the airport according to official guidelines.
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