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✈ In response to heightened tensions in the Middle East, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have temporarily suspended flights to Tel Aviv, impacting air travel between the United States and Israel. Delta's suspension starts August 2nd, affecting the Tel Aviv-New York JFK route. Currently, only El Al maintains direct flight service between the two countries. United Airlines will evaluate further actions to potentially resume the route.

📈 ACI Europe reports a +9% growth in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-COVID times, with a +10% increase in the first quarter and an 8% increase in the second. Passenger volume up by +0.4%. Poland, Greece, Malta, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Croatia see over +13.6% growth, driven by low-cost airlines. Negative growth beyond -20% in Finland, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Sweden due to Russian airspace closure. Uzbekistan (+202%), Armenia (+78%), Kazakhstan (+67%), and Tirana (+243%) thrive. London Heathrow, Istanbul, Paris, Amsterdam, and Madrid top five European airports by passenger numbers. Italy's Rome Fiumicino shows significant growth among large European hubs, Milan Bergamo and Catania rank high in their categories, Trapani records +125%, and Perugia +130% growth compared to 2019.

🏨 Palermo Airport celebrated surpassing one million passengers in July, a first-time achievement. Traffic increased by 4.09% compared to July 2023 and 26.95% over July 2022. Flight numbers also rose by 4.97% from July 2023. Top international destinations were Paris, Munich, and London, and Rome, Milan Malpensa, and Linate domestically. Gesap president Salvatore Burrafato highlighted the milestone as a rewarding result of managerial choices, aiming for sustained growth.