Ben-Gurion Airport

Rome and Athens: Israel’s unlikely new gateways to North America - comment

Rome and Athens have become de facto “Terminal Four” and “Terminal Five” for Israelis flying to North America, offering more routes, lower fares and the chance to turn a layover into a vacation.

THE LONG absence of US carriers was disturbing, yet the crisis has left us with what may be a better way to travel to North America. A well-planned stopover isn’t a compromise; it is a creative travel opportunity.
Israel Aerospace Industries Airbus A330-300BDSF.

Israel Aerospace Industries' first cargo-converted Airbus aircraft completes first flight

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Six draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport after attempting to board plane illegally

Among the items at a market in Cyprus, suitcases bearing flight tags and markings related to Ben Gurion Airport.

Security tag attached: Did lost Ben-Gurion Airport luggage end up in a Cyprus market?


Vacation starts in traffic jams: Ben Gurion Airport prepares for an exceptionally busy month

After 2.65 million travelers in August, 3 million are set to pass through Israel Airports Authority sites in September. Top spots: Greece and Cyprus.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Israel Railways to cut Modi'in service this weekend to connect new 431 line to rail network

Upon its expected completion in 2028, Track 431 is anticipated to connect Jerusalem directly to the Shfela region and to Israel's southern coast, at a cost of NIS 3.5 billion.

View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.

Israel to face strong winds, high gusts throughout Saturday afternoon, Meteorological Service warns

The warnings by the Meteorological Service follow a forecast published by Walla on Friday warning of an unusual rain event expected to cause flooding in Israel during the weekend.

Storm in Israel, illustration.

A deleted IDF video exposed a deeper problem with draft enforcement - editorial

At a time of intense debate over haredi conscription, an IDF video appeared to send the wrong message. The army must investigate how it reached an official channel.

 Haredim at a recruiting office

North American aliyah hits record month as over 1,100 olim arrive, with 4,000 expected in 2026

“It’s record-breaking for us,” Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Vice President of Diaspora Partnerships, Marc Rosenberg, said.

Around 150 new olim arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport on August 27, 2026.

Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain

"Haifa Airport is experiencing significant momentum, with an impressive increase in the number of passengers and flights and the expansion of flight options for residents of the north," said the IAA.

Haifa Airport.

United Airlines to resume San Francisco-Tel Aviv route, boasts of most business class seats offered

United also offers direct flights from TLV to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

A United Airlines plane seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, August 14, 2025; illustrative.

West Bank incident sparks debate as Gaza and regional issues take center stage

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour  the West Bank city of Hebron, August 22, 2026

Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says

At the beginning of the discussion, Yael Ayalon, editor of Where’s the Money, addressed how the disruptions began and the Histadrut labor federation’s involvement.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

More porters, fewer passengers: What really caused Ben-Gurion Airport’s staff strike? - analysis

Ben Gurion Airport data shows porter numbers rose since 2019 despite fewer passengers, challenging the union's claims of an unbearable labor shortage.

Lines at the Ben-Gurion airport.