Ryanair has confirmed that it will not restart its 22 low-fare routes to Tel Aviv this winter due to Ben Gurion Airport’s refusal to confirm S26 slots and T1 availability. This follows several statements by Michael O’Leary on the issue, including at a press briefing in Dublin on Thursday.
The airline faced repeated disruptions this summer due to security issues and closures of the low-cost T1, forcing operations into the high-cost T3. Ryanair regrets the loss of 1m seats but insists on cost agreements tied to T1 facilities being honoured.
The airline sold low-fare seats contingent on T1’s availability, which was closed multiple times for airport convenience. A written statement from Ryanair says it will resume services if Ben Gurion confirms S26 slots and commits to keeping T1 open.
A written statement from Ryanair shared: “We are fed up having our low-fare flights repeatedly messed around by Ben Gurion Airport. It is absurd that they refused to confirm our summer 2026 slots, when summer 2026 schedules are already on sale.”
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