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Ryanair Threatens Permanent Exit From Israel Over Ben Gurion Fees

The carrier cites higher charges at Tel Aviv’s main terminal while the low‑cost facility remains closed for security.

Overview

  • CEO Michael O’Leary said there is a real possibility the airline will not return to Israel once the current violence recedes.
  • Ryanair previously targeted 25 October at the earliest for any restart to Israel, in line with other carriers that halted services.
  • The airline reported on-time performance of about 60% this week versus a typical 90% after Polish airports briefly closed during drone shootdowns.
  • O’Leary warned that increased NATO activity over southern and eastern Poland is compressing commercial airspace and could cause years of disruption.
  • Ryanair launched a campaign urging passengers to email UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander over Nats delays, saying 5,782 flights and over one million passengers were affected this year and promoting a website titled Air Traffic Control Ruined Your Flight.