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El Al Cancels Flights Amid New Passenger Restrictions

4/6/2026

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  • El Al Israel Airlines has canceled all flights until April 18 due to restrictions from Israel's Transportation Ministry, which limits Ben-Gurion Airport departures to 100 passengers.
  • The ministry recently raised the limit from 80, allowing two flights per hour instead of one.
  • Humanitarian cases receive priority with 30% of seats reserved for emergencies, while Israeli airlines operate on a reduced schedule amid ongoing conflict.