Israel: Flight disruptions reported at Ben Gurion Airport as of the early evening of Aug. 4 due to luggage delays

Event

Flight delays and cancelations are likely at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) as of the early evening of Aug. 4 due to ground luggage disruptions. Officials state that several flights have been disrupted since noon, and thousands of travelers have been impacted; authorities continue working to normalize the situation at TLV. The cause of the disruption is unknown; however, unverified sources suspect it may be due to a worker shortage.

Lingering flight disruptions are possible over the coming hours even as the situation normalizes as airport authorities work to clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Reconfirm flights if traveling through TLV through at least early Aug. 5. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.