100,000 passengers, hundreds of flights: the busiest day at Ben Gurion Airport

Approximately 100,000 passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport today (Thursday), in what is defined as the busiest day of the year. The Israel Airports Authority has reinforced its workforce ahead of about 600 departing and arriving flights. In September, due to the High Holidays, about 2.5 million passengers are expected. The leading destinations: Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the US, and the UAE. Wizz Air announced an expansion of its operations and new destinations in Europe, after suspensions amid the war with Iran. Last month saw unusual delays, and in August severe disruptions that led to the shutdown of check-in and a freeze on landings. Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened those who would stand in the way.

Approximately 100,000 passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport today (Thursday), in what is defined as the busiest day of the year at Israel's central airport. The Israel Airports Authority updated that it has reinforced its workforce to handle the loads, which include about 600 departing and arriving flights. During September, considered a peak traffic month due to the High Holidays, about 2.5 million passengers are expected. The leading destinations among the hundreds of flights departing today are Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. Earlier this week, Wizz Air announced an expansion of its operations in Israel and the launch of flights to new destinations in Europe, after its flights were suspended several times over the past year amid the war with Iran. Last month saw unusual delays due to "traffic loads" and a worker shortage, mainly in cargo, which created difficulties. Severe disruptions on August 20 included a complete shutdown of check-in counters and a freeze on landings, leading to the intervention of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who threatened: "Anyone who stands in the way will be sent home."