Australia’s busiest international gateway
The Times of Israel reports that Ben Gurion Airport has faced ongoing disruption amid staffing shortages and a wildcat strike that halted check‑in and baggage handling. Management and unions are negotiating to ramp up staffing ahead of the Jewish holidays as operations try to return to normal.
Incidents at Sydney Airport since late July have included a passenger jet aborting takeoff due to a plane in its path and a taxiing aircraft needing urgent braking to avoid a collision. The events highlight global shortages in air-traffic control staff and have spurred discussions on hiring and the adoption of new tools, including artificial intelligence.