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Israel Airports Authority Denies Staffing Shortages at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Operational Challenges

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First reported by Ynet · 14 hours ago

What happened

The Israel Airports Authority denied reports of staff shortages at Ben Gurion Airport, confirming normal operations with 90,000-100,000 daily passengers. Despite security-related changes and Terminal 1's closure, the airport maintains full operational capacity and prepares for a peak season with projected growth to 22 million passengers in 2026.

01Israel Airports Authority denies staff shortage claims at Ben Gurion Airport.
02Ben Gurion handles 90,000 to 100,000 passengers daily, showing full aviation recovery.
03Terminal 1 remains closed; all flights operate from Terminal 3 due to security measures.
04IAA actively recruits staff and collaborates with workers' union amid operational challenges.
05Nearly 20 million passengers used Ben Gurion in 2025; 22 million expected in 2026.
06IAA confirms readiness for upcoming peak travel season and continuous quality service.

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