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Jewish News 24 · Aug 14, 2026

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✈️ The Israel Airports Authority reportedly said significant delays at Ben Gurion Airport this morning stemmed from a combination of factors, including European airspace congestion (particularly over Greece), heavy summer traffic, and the presence of U.S. aerial refueling tankers taking up parking space. The authority reported a backlog of 90 flights within three hours, which reduced stand availability and increased pressure on ground operations, baggage handling, and the overall system. It denied claims that staff shortages were the cause and noted more than 90,000 passengers were expected to pass through the airport today.

✈️ The Israel Airports Authority reportedly said significant delays at Ben Gurion Airport this morning stemmed from a combination of factors, including European airspace congestion (particularly over Greece), heavy summer traffic, and the presence of U.S. aerial refueling tankers taking up parking space. The authority reported a backlog of 90 flights within three hours, which reduced stand availability and increased pressure on ground operations, baggage handling, and the overall system. It denied claims that staff shortages were the cause and noted more than 90,000 passengers were expected to pass through the airport today.

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