Israel’s Airports Authority has announced that they are conducting ongoing assessments with all partners and considering expanding operations at their facilities. This decision is in line with directives from security officials and the Transportation Ministry. The announcement comes after U. S. President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire overnight.

In response to the ceasefire, Israeli airline Arkia has stated that they are preparing to resume a full flight schedule starting on May 3rd. The company has stated that they will work in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Airports Authority to increase outbound passenger volumes, expand their flight schedule, and add frequencies. This is in anticipation of expected easing of restrictions at Ben Gurion Airport through May 2nd.

In the month of April, Arkia has plans to operate flights to various destinations such as Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Bangkok, New York, and Budapest. Passengers with existing tickets will be given priority for rebooking, and flights will be available for purchase through all company channels in the coming hours.

CEO Oz Berlowitz has emphasized that the airline is working closely with regulators to gradually increase flight capacity and passenger numbers. However, he also notes that the current framework is still influenced by the security situation and temporary arrangements, and that operations will remain limited in the short term. Due to ongoing security activity, Ben Gurion Airport is currently operating at a highly limited capacity. Outbound flights are capped at 100 passengers, with approximately 30% being humanitarian cases. Inbound flights, on the other hand, may operate at full capacity. Additionally, only one flight (either takeoff or landing) is permitted per hour.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev has called for a significant easing of restrictions after the holiday, including increasing flights to three per hour and raising passenger limits to 120 on narrow-body aircraft and 150 on wide-body planes. Industry officials are now expecting a broader relaxation of these measures.

Currently, all air travel to and from Israel is being operated solely by Israeli airlines, as foreign carriers have suspended their services, some for extended periods. The situation remains fluid, and further adjustments may be required depending on developments. The Ben Gurion Airport is continuously monitoring the situation and working closely with all partners to ensure the safety and security of all passengers.