Israel Protects Its Summer Flights, a Compromise Saves the Vacations
Ben Gurion Airport narrowly avoided a serious traffic jam as the summer holiday departures approached. The cause: the unusual presence of dozens of American refueling aircraft on the parking areas, at the very moment when…
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Ben Gurion Airport faced a serious parking shortage just before the summer travel surge, caused by dozens of U.S. refueling planes occupying tarmac space. Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev stepped in to free up part of the apron, preventing potential flight cancellations. The airport authority had flagged the risk of 34 U.S. military aircraft staying too long.