The strike of airport management workers at Ben Gurion Airport that was expected to start Friday, August 7 and continue into Saturday, August 8, has been suspended pending further labor negotiations. It is possible the strike could go ahead as planned depending on the outcome of negotiations.
What This Means for Foreign Nationals
Travelers into and out of Israel should still contact their airline to check the status of their incoming and outgoing flights.
Fragomen worked closely with Kan-Tor & Acco Law Firm (Israel) to prepare this alert. It is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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