US planes leave Ben-Gurion — what happened

The US Air Force has begun withdrawing tanker aircraft from Ben-Gurion Airport to reduce congestion during the peak August season. According to N12, the decision was made after pressure from Transport Minister Miri Regev. More than 2.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport in August, with the peak on August 17.

The US Air Force has begun withdrawing some of its tanker aircraft from Ben-Gurion Airport. The decision was made ahead of the peak August travel period to free up parking spaces and reduce congestion. According to N12, Transport Minister Miri Regev insisted on this, putting pressure on security officials. The move comes amid a recovery in aviation activity: tens of thousands of passengers pass through the airport daily, and foreign airlines are expanding their flight schedules. Forecasts indicate that more than 2.6 million passengers will pass through Ben-Gurion in August, averaging about 100,000 per day. The busiest days will be Thursdays, with August 17 expected to see a peak in flights and passengers. The evacuation of some US aircraft is intended to ensure more efficient use of infrastructure and improve air traffic management during the height of the summer season.