AVIATION
July 2025
ISRAEL READIES NEW TERMINAL HALL, CHECK-IN COMPLEX AS AIRLINES RESUME FLIGHTS
airlines have not yet resumed operations in Israel, and August is expected to see significantly lower traffic compared to August 2023, prior to the war. With the European Union lifting its advisory against flights to Israel and several international airlines resuming service, the ministry and the Airports Authority are preparing for an expected 1.5 million passengers in July and 1.9 million in August. On August 14, Terminal 3
terminals, was built at a cost of approximately $13.5 million and allows for full operational flexibility. For comparison, Ben Gurion Airport handled over 2.9 million passengers in August 2023. Asked whether it was wise to invest tens of millions in expansion under current conditions, the Israel Airports Authority responded: “There is a clear operational justification for the expansion, which has already been postponed twice due to the war. With airlines returning at a steady pace and passenger traffic expected to reach 1.9 million this August—and more airlines planning to resume flights soon—these are very promising numbers, even though some low-cost carriers like Ryanair and easyJet have not yet returned”. Airport (TLV), which would further boost competition on this in-demand route. “This is an important step to strengthen competition, lower prices, improve service, and expand options for the public,” announced Israel’s Minister of Transport, Miri Regev. “After American United resumed its flights to Israel, and we are also working to bring Delta back, the aviation axis between Israel and the USA is growing stronger, with five airlines that will operate between the countries: three Israeli, two American. We will continue to work for open skies, fair competition, and strong Israeli aviation”.
Ben Gurion Airport is launching a new check-in complex and reopening Terminal 1 as part of efforts to revive Israel’s aviation sector; Despite war-related slowdowns, international carriers are returning and millions of passengers are expected this summer
will unveil a 42,000-square- foot advanced departure hall featuring 22 check-in counters, state-of-the-art
A new check-in and screening complex is set to open next month at Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport. According to the Israel Airports Authority, the facility is being launched as part
security screening systems, and streamlined baggage processing. The new space, constructed with prefabricated aluminum components similar to those used in modern European approval to operate direct flights to New York. This makes Israir the third Israeli airline to offer this popular route, joining Arkia, which launched its New York flights earlier this year, and the national airline, El Al. The increased competition on the New York-Tel Aviv route is great news for travelers. More airlines typically lead to lower prices and improved service. In addition to Israir’s new flights, American carrier United Airlines is set to resume its Tel Aviv-New York service next week (July 22). Israel’s Ministry of Transport and the Airports Authority are also actively working to bring Delta Air Lines back to Ben Gurion
of the Transportation Ministry’s efforts to prepare for a rise in air traffic following the lifting of international flight restrictions to Israel. Despite cautious optimism, many
Israir has just received approval to operate direct flights to New York
This makes Israir the third Israeli airline to offer this popular route, joining Arkia and El Al P lanning a trip to Israel? You’ll soon have even more options for direct flights from the United States, and potentially more affordable fares! Israir, an Israeli airline, has just received
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