Transportation Minister Miri Regev will convene a situational assessment at Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday to discuss the risk of flight cancellations caused by additional US Air Force refueling aircraft, according to reports. The meeting is expected to include the Transportation Ministry director-general, Israel Airports Authority, and Civil Aviation Authority representatives.
The Zioneer reported earlier Monday that Minister Regev had scheduled a meeting over the parked US refueling aircraft. The latest report specifies that the meeting will focus on the risk from additional refueling planes, which could further disrupt flight schedules. The ongoing presence of US Air Force tankers at Ben Gurion has been a recurring issue, with Regev previously calling for their removal amid concerns over airport capacity.
3 developments
- DevelopingBen Gurion Airport warns: 500 flights at risk of cancellation unless 15 fuel trucks are added
- DevelopingUS keeps 33 refueling tankers at Ben Gurion; aviation officials warn of 50,000 summer ticket cancellations
- DevelopingEinav Kerner: Tens of thousands of Ben Gurion tickets at risk of immediate cancellation due to delayed US fleet evacuation
- DevelopingAirport chief warns 100,000 July passenger tickets at risk of cancellation
Source and signal
- Internal intake