Flights from Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal One are expected to reopen on June 28 ahead of the school holidays.
Domestic flights will resume from Terminal One on June 28 followed shortly by international flights on July 1st, as “part of the preparations for the expected increase in the number of passengers during the summer months,” the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced on Wednesday.
Terminal One is mainly used by budget airlines due to its lower
Domestic and international flights have been operating exclusively from Terminal Three for the past four months.
In May, IAA Director General Sharon Kedmi told KAN News that up to three million Israelis would have their flights canceled due to American military activity at Ben-Gurion Airport, which was reportedly using 70% of the airport’s capabilities.
Maariv: US aircraft to be moved from Ben-Gurion
Maariv reported on Sunday that approximately half of the US refueling aircraft currently stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport are expected to be relocated to Israel Air Force bases to reduce the risk of flight disruptions during the summer travel season.
In addition, parking spaces at other airfields, including Megiddo, will be cleared for use by the IAF.
The relocation plan, managed by National Security Council Director Shmuel Ben-Ezra, is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
Anna Barsky contributed to this report.
