Airports Authority announces open-ended postponement of flights to Antalya and Istanbul on 2 Turkish airlines for West Bank Palestinians, who currently have to depart from Jordan
Passengers will be able to weigh and pay for their luggage themselves, rendering check-in lines obsolete, in an initial step toward adapting Israel's main airport to the future
Turkey-based airlines will start offering flights later this month, though unclear how Palestinians will get to southern airport or if long drive there is practical
Ben Gurion Airport head says canceling flights would ease lines but raise prices; says he hopes to hire Haredi staff, offer university tuition incentives to workers
Israel Airports Authority spokesman says tourists should suffice with carry-ons; claims country in 'excellent position' compared to rest of world as airports struggle with staffing
Authority says site back online with no damages to operational systems after DDoS attack; group based in Iraq says offensive meant to coincide with anniversary of Soleimani killing
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