Reduced US refuelers at Ben Gurion still put flights of 100,000 summer travelers at risk (opens original article in a new tab)

The presence of US refuelers at Ben Gurion Airport threatens flight cancellations for 100,000 passengers during Israel's peak summer travel season, as the airport faces parking shortages that could disrupt both domestic and international air traffic.

• US refuelers at Ben Gurion Airport risk flight cancellations for 100,000 summer travelers
• About 75 US refuelers and cargo planes have caused parking shortages at the airport
• Transportation Ministry seeks removal of at least 15 US refueling aircraft to ease congestion
• Foreign airlines face delays in resuming operations due to airport congestion