El Al in the news as Middle East air travel rattles from Iran conflict; Israel tightens flight ops, debris hit Ben Gurion, and recall/route tweaks ripple. El Al: Israel’s flag carrier since 1948.
Israel has restricted outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to one per hour with 50 passengers, due to Iranian missile threats. Many international airlines have canceled or suspended flights, disrupting Passover travel plans. Israeli carriers are shifting some operations to neighboring airports in Egypt and Jordan.
Israeli authorities report damage to private aircraft from Iranian missile debris amid ongoing conflict. Flights are canceled or limited, with major airlines suspending services to Tel Aviv. The situation reflects escalating regional tensions and impacts international air travel.
Iran has begun resuming some international flights following a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. Flights from Tehran to Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina have restarted, with plans for more routes. Iran is prioritising eastern airports for safety, while other regional countries are gradually reopening airspace amid ongoing tensions.
The FAA has unveiled a plan to hire 2,200 new air‑traffic controllers this year, with 2,300 more in 2027 and 2,400 in 2028, while modernizing tracking software to reduce disruptions. In Phoenix, delays persist as the FAA’s staffing push continues.