Heat wave influencing air traffic at Ben Gurion airport
Weather conditions affecting technical systems at Ben Gurion airport may cause delays in takeoffs and landings, Airports Authority says.
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Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General
A-G Baharav-Miara: 'Ben Gurion is a public space.' Transportation Min. Regev: 'Ben Gurion is not a mall, it is a strategic national asset.'
Haredi MK slams protest at airport: 'Fascists'
MK Yitzhak Pindrus calls to stop leftists protesting at Ben Gurion Airport. 'Fascists, we need to put a stop to them.'
Tourist announces: 'I have a bomb in my bag'
American tourist claimed to have a bomb 'because a man in blue wanted to incriminate him.' Here's what happened next.
All flights grounded at Ben Gurion Airport as workers strike
No planes taking off, only airborne flights to be allowed to land.
Travelers leave to airport early to avoid demonstrations: 'We haven't slept all night'
Israel National News was on the ground at Ben Gurion Airport's departure hall as anti-judicial reform protesters blocked access roads.
Authorities thwart massive jewelry-smuggling attempt
Three Arabs arrested after authorities find jewelry worth millions of shekels hidden in suitcases.
Ben Gurion Airport: Flight diverted due to drone
United Airlines flight lands 28 minutes late after drone impedes landing at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Serious security breach at Ben Gurion Airport
Burglars attempt to steal weapons from within secured area at Ben Gurion Airport, possibility of internal cooperation is being investigated.
Ben Gurion Airport moving to renewable energy
A green revolution at Ben Gurion Airport has started operating a solar system to generate independent electricity.
Passengers to be allowed to check in from Haifa
Long lines at Ben Gurion? El Al passengers flying to certain locations will be able to check in from Haifa's airport - starting next week.
Passengers disembark over an hour after landing - due to manpower shortage
Passengers arriving from Poland, Turkey, wait to disembark due to manpower shortage at the airport.
At Ben Gurion Airport, the coronavirus crisis hasn't ended yet
Delays in baggage loading and a severe lack of manpower are making it difficult for Israel's main airport to get back on its feet.
Cost of coronavirus tests for incoming travelers to drop
Significant savings on the horizon for those arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport, Health Min. Horowitz promises.
'Eagle' emergency exercise at Ben Gurion Airport
Magen David Adom provides medical treatment to 250 people simulating injured passengers.
IDF steps in to help fight new COVID-19 variant
IDF's Home Front Command assisting civilian authorities with the 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.
Prof. Nachman Ash: Closing airport not off the table
'Next challenge is to identify a dangerous variant - that's not simple at an early age,' says Prof. Ash, Health Min. Director General.
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis: 'Change policies at the airport'
'Exponential increase in number of imported coronavirus infections,' Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Head of Public Health Services, says.
Only passengers to be allowed to enter airport terminal
Ben Gurion airport announces restrictions on who can enter terminals.
Survey: Most Israelis support airport closure
Majority of Israelis support airport closure, do not agree with Coronavirus Cabinet decisions, new survey reveals.
For sale: Coronavirus test results - the way you want them
'No one has been caught until now and there's no chance it'll happen,' seller of fake covid-19 test results promises.
Tel Aviv: Travelers from high-risk countries to fly into Terminal 1
Transportation Min. Michaeli plans to separate flights arriving from high-risk countries, send them to separate terminal, report says.
Ben Gurion Airport planning for Indian variant
Transportation Min. requests information on changes in protocol required to prevent Indian coronavirus mutation from spreading in Israel.
Unlimited number of people may now enter Israel
Committee approves move to allow unlimited numbers of people to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, cancels requirement for prior approval.
Israel to open coronavirus vaccination booth at Ben Gurion Airport?
Will Israelis returning from abroad be able to receive coronavirus vaccines before leaving the airport?
Flights to four more destinations may be approved
Transportation Min. Regev instructs staff to examine adding four more cities to list for emergency flights.
Airport may reopen on March 7
Number of flights may be unlimited, quarantine to continue for anyone without proof of coronavirus immunization or recovery.
Ben Gurion Airport to reopen before elections?
Transportation Min. Regev says 'Exceptions Committee' may soon be disbanded, allowing all Israelis to fly in for elections.
US threatens to bar El Al flights from landing unless Israel allows US airlines to operate
US gives Israel ultimatum, threatening to bar El Al from landing in US if Israel doesn't allow US airlines to fly into Tel Aviv.
Are deliveries to Israel affected by closure of Ben Gurion Airport?
Cargo flights continue, but passenger flights were canceled: Have the changes affected delivery of merchandise to Israel?
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis: 'Closing airport for six days won't be enough'
Head of Public Health Services, Dr. Alroy-Preis, warns skies will need to remain closed for 'several weeks' for move to have an effect.
Details of planned Ben Gurion Airport closure
Proposal to halt flights to and from Israel, other than humanitarian cases, to be voted on by Israeli government.
Netanyahu to demand immediate closure of Ben Gurion Airport
Health Ministry requests renewal of electronic tracking of arrivals as Ben Gurion Airport braces for immediate closure.
Entry to Israel dependent testing negative for COVID-19?
Stricter measures agreed upon during emergency meeting aim to limit spread of mutations in Israel.
Coronavirus lab to open in Ben Gurion Airport - within 45 days
Company wins tender to open coronavirus testing lab, plans to offer four-hour test results.
Coronavirus lab at Ben Gurion Airport expected to open only in October
Transportation Ministry working on plans to allow businessmen, tourists, to enter and exit Israel more easily.
Report: Flights may resume only after fall holidays
Concerns of large numbers of Israelis arriving for holidays force skies to remain closed through early October, report says.
Strike at Ben Gurion Airport ends after Transportation Min. promises to broker agreement
Transportation Min. Regev intervenes, ending airport strike after just one hour.
Workers at Ben Gurion Airport strike in protest of COVID-19 closure
Workers at Ben Gurion Airport announce strike, forcing planes en route to Israel to find alternative landing solutions.
New plan for when Ben Gurion Airport reopens post-coronavirus
New plan aims to reduce chance of coronavirus transmission in airport and during flights.
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