The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ben-gurion-airport/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ben Gurion Airport | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ben-gurion-airport/ 32 32 US refuelers at Ben Gurion could ground 2.4 million summer travelers, Regev warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-refuelers-at-ben-gurion-could-ground-2-4-million-summer-travelers-regev-warns/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:01:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3842586 Transportation minister appeals to Netanyahu to help relocate at least 30 of the 72 American aircraft that are crowding out civilian planes at Tel Aviv's international airport

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]]> Thousands sit in traffic as Haredi protesters cut off central highways, block railroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-sit-in-traffic-as-haredi-protesters-cut-off-central-highways-block-railroad/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3841220 Protests, latest in escalating demonstrations, last about 2 hours; were called by extremist Jerusalem Faction in response to detention of 19 draft dodgers arrested at riot at justice's house

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]]> IDF troops apparently fire at civilian plane, mistaking it for drone; none hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-apparently-fire-at-civilian-plane-mistaking-it-for-drone-none-hurt/ Fri, 29 May 2026 09:42:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832819 Soldiers deployed to Beit El after locals report several drones overhead; later confirmed to be jetliner whose flight path was shifted eastward; IDF investigating incident

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]]> Lufthansa group and Wizz Air to resume Tel Aviv flights after three-month war hiatus https://www.timesofisrael.com/lufthansa-group-and-wizz-air-to-resume-tel-aviv-flights-after-three-month-war-hiatus/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:12:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822831 Wizz Air will restart flights to Ben Gurion Airport on May 28; Lufthansa group plans a phased return with Austrian Airlines on June 1, followed by Lufthansa, Swiss and ITA on July 1

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]]> Israel blocks antisemitic YouTuber Tyler Oliveira from entering country https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-blocks-antisemitic-youtuber-tyler-oliveira-from-entering-country/ Mon, 11 May 2026 20:45:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821376 After confirming entry refusal, Diaspora affairs minister says, 'Whoever comes here with the goal of sowing hatred can go back where they came from'

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]]> Civil aviation head says US refuelers at Ben Gurion are crowding out civilian planes https://www.timesofisrael.com/civil-aviation-head-says-us-refuelers-at-ben-gurion-are-crowding-out-civilian-planes/ Mon, 11 May 2026 13:38:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820983 Shmuel Zakai laments Israel's airport is now a 'US military base'; warns of higher fares, lower availability because the American planes are taking up all the parking spots

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]]> Lufthansa airline group extends cancellation of Israel flights through June https://www.timesofisrael.com/lufthansa-airline-group-extends-cancellation-of-israel-flights-through-june/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:07:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3813831 Some flights could start up again at beginning of June depending on security situation, group says, after EU agency warned of risks to planes amid uncertainty about Iran truce

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]]> Israeli airlines accused of reselling stranded customers’ seats for wartime windfall https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-airlines-accused-of-reselling-stranded-customers-seats-for-wartime-windfall/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:35:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797111 Some carriers refunded travelers rather than offering to rebook them, seemingly breaking law but freeing up spots commanding sky-high prices

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]]> Comptroller pans government for failing to plan for air travel turbulence during war https://www.timesofisrael.com/comptroller-pans-government-for-failing-to-plan-for-air-travel-turbulence-during-war/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802012 Report finds consumers paid high ticket prices when service was disrupted by fighting, calls for conditioning aid to industry on prioritizing national interest over profits

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]]> Nine foreign airlines plan to resume Tel Aviv routes this week, amid US-Iran truce https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-foreign-airlines-plan-to-resume-tel-aviv-routes-this-week-amid-us-iran-truce/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:37:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800196 Bluebird, TUS, Etihad, Ethiopian, Smartwings, Hainan, Red Wings, Georgian and FlyOne to restart operations to and from Ben Gurion Airport, airport authority says

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]]> Wizz Air, Bluebird to resume Tel Aviv flights, while major carriers push off return https://www.timesofisrael.com/wizz-air-bluebird-to-resume-tel-aviv-flights-while-major-carriers-push-off-return/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:20:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799119 Amid Iran ceasefire, Bluebird will be the first European carrier to resume services with flights to Athens on April 12; Wizz Air plans to gradually restart Tel Aviv flights on April 25

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]]> Ben Gurion airport reopens but airfares again skyrocket as foreign carriers stay away https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-airport-reopens-but-airfares-again-skyrocket-as-foreign-carriers-stay-away/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:20:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798748 Summer travel costs for Israelis expected to be even higher than last year, due to limited flight sales largely dominated by local airlines and soaring jet fuel prices due to war

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]]> Ben Gurion Airport fully reopening as Israel lifts flight restrictions after ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gurion-airport-set-to-reopen-as-israel-eases-flight-restrictions-after-ceasefire/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:24:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797609 El Al, Israir, and Arkia prepare for gradual expansion of flight operations but foreign carriers likely to remain grounded until more clarity is given on whether 2-week truce holds

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]]> El Al nixes regular flights through mid-April; United cancels Tel Aviv route until Sept 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-nixes-regular-flights-through-mid-april-united-cancels-tel-aviv-route-until-sept-7/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795506 Slight increase in number of passengers allowed on departing flights, now up to 100 people

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]]> Package emitting smoke triggers hazardous materials operation at Ben Gurion Airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/package-emitting-smoke-triggers-hazardous-materials-operation-at-ben-gurion-airport/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:22:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795072 No reports of injuries, employees evacuated from area; firefighters identified substance that reportedly caused 'thick, black' smoke to rise out of parcel

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