Some flights being delayed, others moved

Some flights are being delayed due to the reduction in civil air space, and the Israel Airports Authority is advising travelers to check for updates from their airline and the IAA before flying.

Israeli airline companies Arkia and Israir are moving their flights from Sde Dov Airport in northern Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion International Airport, which lies about 20 km (nine miles) West of Tel Aviv.

Israel Radio reports that Friday night, a flight by Polish airline Lot decided to land in Cyprus instead of Israel after it received instructions from the control tower at Ben Gurion to wait before landing due to rocket fire in the area.

A boy looks down at El Al jets parked on the tarmac of Ben Gurion International Airport  (photo credit: Flash90)
A boy looks down at El Al jets parked on the tarmac of Ben Gurion International Airport (photo credit: Flash90)

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