Breaking free: Addressing Israel’s monopolistic air travel challenges – opinion

Israelis shouldn't be held prisoner in their country because of unfair airline monopolies.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on October 31, 2024.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on October 31, 2024.

(photo credit: NATI SHOHAT/FLASH90)

BySHERWIN POMERANTZ

DECEMBER 11, 2024 03:07

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