Airports Authority

Airports Authority promises: Flights won't be canceled

Airports Authority chairman Yiftah Ron-Tal says Israel has no plans to close its airspace, pledging to keep flights operating despite US refueling planes parking at airport.

Airports Authority Director

'We'll have to cancel flights if any more refueling planes come'

Israel Airports Authority Director General Sharon Kedmi says that Ben Gurion Airport will not be able to operate all of its planned flights if it receives additional American refueling planes.

Ben Gurion Airport warns of possible summer flight cancellations

Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kedmi warns that summer and High Holiday flight cancellations may be unavoidable unless US cargo aircraft vacate parking stands at Ben Gurion Airport.

Dramatic recommendation:

Close Ben Gurion Airport immediately due to missile threat

Aviation officials call for Israel's main international airport to be closed just a week and a half before Passover holiday as Iran continues to launch missiles at the country.

Security failure at Ben Gurion Airport

A 13-year-old boy bypassed Ben Gurion Airport’s security and boarded an EL AL flight to the US without documents before being discovered by the crew and safely removed before takeoff.

Airport scam:

Travelers find cars damaged, fined after using valet service

The Israel Airports Authority warned travelers against illegal valet parking at Ben Gurion Airport after complaints of cars driven hundreds of kilometers, damaged, or fined during owners’ trips abroad.

Following Fuad Shukr elimination, Israel closes some airspace

Airports Authority closes part of Israel's airspace, out of caution following elimination of Hezbollah's number two, Fuad Shukr, in Lebanon.

New flight paths at BG airport cause problems for Kohanim

New flight paths due to maintenance work at Ben Gurion airport cause problems for kohanim as they pass over cemeteries in central region.

Israel Tightens Procedures After Malaysia Mystery

Officials decide foreign aircraft must identify well before reaching Israeli airspace, as new details of missing flight emerge.

Arab MKs Accused of 'Hazing' Airport Security Representatives

Terror victims group slams Arab MK attacks in Knesset debate on airport security, warns that groups are weakening security.