Ben Gurion Airport Eases Wartime Flight Restrictions Amid Security Concerns
The Israeli Transportation Ministry has announced an easing of flight restrictions at Ben Gurion Airport, allowing airlines to sell up to 100 seats on outbound flights. This decision comes after previous limitations were imposed due to security concerns following an incident involving interceptor debris at the airport. The current quota includes a 30% allocation for humanitarian and exceptional cases. Despite the easing, the number of permitted air movements remains restricted to one departure and one arrival per hour. Meanwhile, numerous foreign airlines have suspended flights to and from Israel due to escalating regional tensions, with major carriers like United Airlines and Air Canada extending suspensions through September.