economy
Airfares in Israel Skyrocket as Travelers Take Advantage of Ceasefire, But Foreign Airlines Stay Away
Serious security threats to Ben Gurion airport still persist
TL;DR
- Ben Gurion International Airport has fully reopened after 40 days of war-related disruptions.
- Foreign and international carriers canceled flights due to the conflict and regional de facto shutdown of air traffic.
- Israeli airlines are attempting to restore regular schedules to meet expected travel demand for spring and summer.
- Airfares are skyrocketing due to rising fuel costs, high travel demand, and the absence of foreign airline seats.
- Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia, Israir, and Air Haifa operated reduced emergency schedules during the restrictions.
- Tens of thousands of Israelis had their travel plans upended by airport restrictions.
- Serious security threats to Ben Gurion airport persist, including Hezbollah rockets reaching the Tel Aviv area.
- There is a possibility the war could resume after the agreed-upon two-week ceasefire.