Israel: Workers to strike at Ben Gurion Airport December 1-2

Event

Workers at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv are scheduled to hold a 24-hour strike beginning in the evening of Friday, December 1. During the strike, the airport is expected to cease all operations through the evening of Saturday, December 2. Unless averted, reports indicate the strike could result in approximately 180 flight cancelations, affecting an estimated 28,000 passengers.

Context

Airport workers announced the strike to protest a proposed tax change that would impose municipal taxes on the airport. Interior Ministry officials have stated that the proposed tax would be used to compensate residents of nearby towns affected by noise and pollution produced by the airport. Union officials believe that tax will harm workers by forcing airport management to cut salaries or staff to pay the tax.

Advice

Potentially affected travelers are advised to confirm flight statuses prior to departure for the airport and to contact their airline for further details.​