Missile Near Ben Gurion Triggers Flight Chaos as Lag BaOmer Travelers Scramble
A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck just outside Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, prompting a wave of flight cancellations from major airlines including United, Lufthansa, Air France, and Wizz Air • Read More
The attack, which injured several people and landed near Terminal 3, led many carriers to halt service through mid-May, just as thousands of Jews prepare to travel to Israel for Lag BaOmer.
With foreign airlines pulling out, Israeli carriers like El Al, Arkia, and Israir are stepping in. El Al announced capped one-way fares—$799 from New York, $392 from Paris, $149 from Athens, and just $99 from Larnaca—to help stranded travelers return. However, limited seats mean many remain stuck abroad.
The Houthis declared Ben Gurion “unsafe” and threatened more missile attacks. In response, Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
Despite the chaos, demand to reach Israel ahead of Lag BaOmer remains high, with flights filling up quickly and pressure mounting on Israeli airlines to expand service.
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