Israel Airports Authority

According to the Israel Airports Authority, about 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport in the coming month. To manage the influx, staff levels have been reinforced, and four peak travel dates have been identified with an expected daily volume of 100,000 passengers.

Employees leaving early, an overloaded sorting system, and a decision to halt check-in—this is how the crisis that paralyzed Ben Gurion Airport unfolded. Following the report, Workers' Committee Chairman Pinchas Idan interrupted the meeting, claiming the findings were known in advance.

Following the chaos recorded at Ben Gurion Airport last Thursday, yesterday the airport handled 101,000 passengers without any significant delays. This occurred despite claims from the workers' committee regarding staff shortages and the deployment of headquarters personnel to assist in shifts. All eyes are now on the coming Thursday, which is marked as one of the busiest days of August.

The Israel Airports Authority has decided to return Ben Gurion Airport to routine operations through the temporary reinforcement of headquarters and management staff in the field. Additionally, it was noted that recruitment of employees continues ahead of the Tishrei holidays. The Ministry of Transport announced the establishment of an external review committee to examine the events that led to...

The Israel Airports Authority is launching an internal investigation into the massive disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport. Several foreign airlines are considering legal action due to significant financial losses.

Against the backdrop of disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the expulsion of the chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee from the Likud party. The party characterized the strike as "wild and illegal."

While passengers at Ben Gurion Airport face long waits for luggage, employees report extreme workloads and a structural staff shortage. They claim the current employment model forces out experienced workers before they gain tenure. The Israel Airports Authority rejects these claims, citing the seasonal nature of the work and established labor agreements.

Greek aviation authorities have limited the number of flights permitted to traverse their airspace en route to Europe. Passengers departing from Ben Gurion Airport are advised to verify their flight schedules with their respective airlines.

The last 24 hours at Ben Gurion Airport were busy both in the air and on the ground. According to the Israel Airports Authority, the congestion is still ahead, as in August about 2.6 million passengers will pass through the airport.