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Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 Reopens for International Flights with Four Airlines Starting July
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First reported by Calcalist · 5 hours ago
What happened
Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 reopens Wednesday for international flights after closure since the war began, initially hosting four airlines with plans to expand. Domestic flights to Eilat resumed earlier, and passenger traffic is expected to reach 9,000 daily. The airport is preparing for increased summer travel with up to 20 American flights today.
- 01Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport reopens for international flights starting July 1.
- 02Four airlines, including three Israeli carriers and Wizz Air, will initially operate from Terminal 1.
- 03Georgian Airways and Transavia may join in August and September, raising the total to six airlines.
- 04Domestic flights to Ramon Airport in Eilat continue from Terminal 1.
- 05Terminal 1 expects up to 9,000 passengers daily, about 200,000 monthly.
- 06Ben Gurion Airport prepares for summer travel with up to 20 American flights departing today.
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