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    Ben-Gurion’s Terminal 1 Reopening in March for Low-Cost Flights

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    What it is about

    Terminal 1 at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport is set to reopen for domestic and low-cost international flights in the last week of March following an extensive renovation and maintenance period that commenced in November. This strategic move aims to accommodate an estimated 1,377 flights in April, making use of about 25% of all flight operations at the airport.

    Why it matters

    The reopening of Terminal 1 reflects Israel’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its aviation facilities and infrastructure, creating more opportunities for travelers and increasing connectivity. This will support economic activity by enabling airlines to optimize costs, indirectly benefiting Israeli travelers with potential future fare reductions.

    The Bigger Picture

    As Israel continues to innovate post-renovation in-terminal facilities, airlines like El Al, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Arkia, and Israir are gearing up to significantly increase their flight frequencies out of Terminal 1. The reconstruction marks an important turnaround after previous closures due to external circumstances such as geopolitical tensions and global health crises.

    Strategic Developments

    Given Terminal 1’s strategic advantage of offering lower airport-related costs compared to Terminal 3, this transition is vital for budget carriers thereof. This financially savvy decision underlines Israel’s strategic acumen in handling its flagship air-travel hub.

    Global Engagement

    Meanwhile, international engagement through airlines operating in Israel is invigorated, with the Lufthansa Group stepping up its flight numbers and Wizz Air resuming popular routes from Tel Aviv to destinations such as the Greek islands, reflecting the strong bilateral ties and cooperation across regions.

    The Bottom Line

    Israelis and global travelers can look forward to a more streamlined experience with the reoperation of Terminal 1. It signals not just a return to regular flight operations but underscores Israel’s unyielding commitment to advancing connectivity and supporting both national and international travel agendas.

    This story was first published on jpost.com.

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