Israel Airports Authority Warns: Tens of Thousands of Passengers May Be Affected by Fuel Shortage at Ben Gurion Airport
In a letter sent this morning by the Director General of the Israel Airports Authority, it was stated that "this convoluted situation has immediate and severe operational implications," with a warning that by the end…
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A fuel shortage at Ben Gurion Airport threatens to disrupt up to 50,000 flight tickets by the end of July, according to the Airports Authority CEO. The crisis stems from the Transportation Minister's refusal to allow additional American fuel tankers to land. The authority is pressing the Defense Ministry to find a solution, warning of immediate operational consequences for passengers.