Israel’s Airports Authority has announced that operations at Ben Gurion Airport will be progressively scaled back, potentially leading to a complete suspension of all landing activity. The authority issued the statement as tensions escalate over ongoing industrial or operational disputes affecting the country’s primary aviation hub.

The phased reduction in services represents a significant disruption to Israel’s air transport infrastructure, with implications for both passenger and cargo operations. Ben Gurion Airport, located near Tel Aviv, serves as the main international gateway for the country and handles the majority of Israel’s commercial air traffic.

The announcement suggests that operations will continue at reduced capacity before potentially grinding to a halt entirely. Such a suspension would severely impact tourism, business travel, and supply chain logistics, affecting not only Israeli passengers and businesses but also international carriers and their customers with scheduled flights to and from Israel.

The Airports Authority’s statement indicates that the situation remains fluid, with the possibility of complete cessation of landing operations if current circumstances are not resolved. Travellers and airlines have been advised to monitor official updates closely as the situation develops.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.