Israel’s Main Airport Sees 43% Drop in Traffic as Conflict Rages
Several airlines have repeatedly paused and resumed services to Israel at short notice since the Oct. 7 attacks, and the ensuing war in Gaza.
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Passenger numbers at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport fell 43% in the first nine months of 2024 as the Oct. 7 attacks and subsequent conflict prompted airlines to pull out or reduce flights from the the hub.
Israel’s main airport catered to 10.85 million international passengers between January and September, down from 19.01 million in 2023, the country’s airport authority said Tuesday. As a result of the limited services by foreign airlines, more passengers are now flying on Israeli carriers, which have seen traffic grow as much as 25%, the authority said.