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Israel Raises Ben Gurion Airport Passenger Limit to 100

4/5/2026

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The Transportation Ministry of Israel will raise the Ben Gurion Airport passenger limit to 100.
The move follows a reduction to 50 passengers due to security concerns after Iranian missile attacks.
El Al has canceled flights until April 18 and is on emergency schedule with limited destinations.
The ministry will permit two flights per hour, up from one, amid security assessments related to the war with Iran.

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The Transportation Ministry of Israel will raise the Ben Gurion Airport passenger limit to 100.
The move follows a reduction to 50 passengers due to security concerns after Iranian missile attacks.
El Al has canceled flights until April 18 and is on emergency schedule with limited destinations.
The ministry will permit two flights per hour, up from one, amid security assessments related to the war with Iran.