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Couple leave ticketless baby at Israeli airport check-in

Israeli authorities reported that a baby boy’s parents left him at a check-in desk at a Tel Aviv airport because they were running late for their flight and did not have a ticket for the child to fly.

The Israeli Airport Authority informed CNN that the unidentified parents, who were in possession of Belgian passports, left their baby in a carrier inside Ben Gurion International Airport on Tuesday.

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According to the Israeli Airport Authority, the parents then “abandoned the infant seat with the baby and raced toward the security checks at Terminal 1 in an effort to reach the flight’s boarding gate.” Ryanair’s representative told CNN that because the baby did not have a reservation, the couple left the infant at check-in and proceeded to the security line.

It’s unclear if the parents couldn’t or didn’t want to buy a ticket for the infant. The airline representative stated, “The check-in agent at Ben Gurion Airport alerted Airport Security, who retrieved these individuals, and this is now a problem for local police.”

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By the time police arrived, the infant had been reunited with his parents. “The baby was with the parents, and there is no further investigation,” an Israel Police spokesman told CNN. Ryanair employees were evidently shocked by the incident.

The entire staff was shocked. Such things that have never been seen before. We didn’t think what we were seeing was real. According to Israel Hayom, the parents never boarded the plane.

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Western Sydney Airport Welcomes Its First Plane After 6 Years of construction

In a historic milestone for Australia’s aviation sector, the first plane has officially taken off and landed at Western Sydney Airport after six years of construction, much to the delight of a small but enthusiastic group of dedicated planespotters.

A test pilot made the inaugural landing using a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, successfully completing a series of take-off and landing runs on the newly built tarmac. This crucial test paves the way for larger passenger aircraft, which are expected to start using the runway in two years.

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The Piper PA-30 was employed to assess the airport’s approximately 3,000 Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs) by executing operations in various conditions, including daylight, dusk, and evening. This testing ensures that the lighting system is fit for purpose and ready to welcome aircraft when the airport opens to commercial flights in late 2026.

The pilot also highlighted that the rapid exit taxiways have been designed at a 45-degree angle, allowing for quicker transitions on and off the runway. Once operational, the airport will feature a single runway capable of handling up to 10 million passengers annually right from day one.

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As the construction phase nears completion, the airport’s main terminal, apron, and supporting infrastructure will be ready to accommodate around 81,000 flights each year. This milestone marks a significant moment for Western Sydney Airport, the first new airport to open in Australia since Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport more than two decades ago.

Major airlines, including Qantas and Jetstar, have already committed to operating from the 24/7 facility, signaling strong support for this new hub. By 2033, the airport aims to handle up to 10 million passengers and facilitate extensive air traffic movements annually.