Israel Airports Authority
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Airports Authority, translated into English and compared across sources. 19 recent stories.
Night Closures Set on Main Road to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority announced nightly closures on Road 40 near Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday through Sunday, June 28. The shutdowns, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m…
Ben Gurion Begins Clearing Fuel Tankers as Summer Travel Surge Builds
Ben Gurion Airport has begun moving American tanker jets out of its parking areas as Israel prepares for the busy summer travel season. The Airports Authority says today will be t…
Miri Regev Tries Again to Place Ofer Malka at the Airports Authority
Miri Regev is trying to appoint Ofer Malka as a director at the Israel Airports Authority after his failed bid to become CEO. He was previously rejected over eligibility and exper…
Ben Gurion fuel crisis may be resolved within 24 hours, ministry chief says
Israel’s Transport Ministry says the dispute over American refuelers at Ben Gurion Airport is close to resolution, possibly within 24 hours. Officials say the situation has limite…
Regev Says Netanyahu Never Told Her He Supported a Nominating Committee
Miri Regev said Netanyahu never told her he backed replacing Likud primaries with a nominating committee, and she insisted 150,000 party members will vote. She also defended Israe…
Ben Gurion parking crunch could force 100,000 flight cancellations this summer
Ben Gurion Airport is short of passenger aircraft parking stands because American refueling planes are occupying them. Israel Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kadmi warned that witho…
Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 to Reopen After Months Shut
Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 will reopen in late June 2026 for domestic flights and on July 1 for international flights. The move is meant to meet summer demand and improve ser…
Ben Gurion Airport warns 500 flights could be canceled unless more tanker planes are moved
Ben Gurion Airport warned that 500 flights could be canceled unless 15 more American refueling aircraft are moved by Sunday. The airport said 100,000 July tickets are still at ris…
Deal Taking Shape to Move U.S. Refueling Aircraft Out of Ben Gurion Airport
Israel is moving to relocate dozens of American refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport to ease summer flight disruptions. Officials say the transfer should prevent mass cancel…
Israel's airport authority prepares for possible summer flight cuts as parking crisis deepens
Israel Airports Authority is expected to warn airlines to prepare for major summer and High Holidays schedule cuts because parking space is being taken up by U.S. military aircraf…
Special security assessment held at Ben Gurion Airport as tensions rise
Israel’s Transportation Ministry held a special assessment on Sunday evening over Ben Gurion Airport operations amid fears of an Iranian response. Flights are continuing normally…
Israel Raises Home Front Alert Level After Strike in Beirut
Israel tightened Home Front Command rules after striking Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut’s Dahieh district. The new measures run from 6:00 p.m. today until 8:00 p.m. tomorrow…
Ben Gurion Airport to Get a 5-Star Hotel With Rooftop Pool and Spa
Israel’s planning authority has approved a new 270-room, eight-story hotel at Ben Gurion Airport. The Brown chain, owned by Israel Canada, will build the five-star property next t…
2.4 Million Israeli Flight Bookings at Risk If U.S. Refuelers Stay at Ben Gurion
Nearly 2.4 million to 2.5 million Israeli holiday flight bookings could be canceled if U.S. refueling aircraft remain parked at Ben Gurion Airport. Transportation Minister Miri Re…
First look at the luxury hotel planned for Ben Gurion Airport
Israel has approved a permit for a new five-star hotel next to Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport. The Brown Hotels, Israel Canada project will include about 260 to 270 rooms, a roo…
Jerusalem Faction Protests Block Major Roads, Halt Train Service in Central Israel
Police said major roads across Israel were congested and some were blocked on Thursday because of protests by the Jerusalem Faction and other ultra-Orthodox demonstrations. Route…
Israel Airports Authority: Protests May Cause Heavy Traffic on Roads to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority warned of expected traffic congestion and access disruptions on roads leading to Ben Gurion Airport due to planned ultra-Orthodox protests near the a…
Traffic Map as Massive Protests and Concerts Jam the Tel Aviv Area
Heavy traffic congestion is affecting the Tel Aviv metropolitan area as large Jerusalem Faction protests and three major concerts take place on Thursday. Police and the Israel Air…
Wizz Air Temporarily Suspends Flights to Israel
Wizz Air said it is temporarily suspending flights to Israel on June 8 and 9 after a Warsaw to Ben Gurion flight was diverted to Cyprus. The airline said it plans to resume flight…
