Flights

Around 84,400 passengers are expected at Ben Gurion Airport today despite security tensions. The Airports Authority expects a peak of 94,000 passengers in a day and 2.3 million in July.

Israeli airlines will receive aid for empty flights operated during Operation Roaring Lion amid security restrictions, with compensation covering up to two-thirds of eligible expenses.

Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.

Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.

Despite the peak summer season, flexible travelers can still find affordable vacations abroad, from $192 flights to Rhodes to holiday packages for under $500 per person.

United Airlines has tightened the rules against passengers who make noise during a flight, and from now on a refusal to stop could lead to removal from the plane or a future flight ban.

According to the airline, the flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, allowing Israeli travelers to visit one of North Africa's "most fascinating destinations."

The agency’s decision appears to have been made before US President Donald Trump said that the US-Iran ceasefire was over as skirmishes erupted between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz.

Although it falls during peak summer, the ten days before Tisha B'Av offer a rare chance to find flights and vacation packages at significantly lower prices.