The US will restrict the count of KC-135 Stratotankers at Ben Gurion Airport to a capped amount, per Israel’s transport minister. Previous reports warned that a stoppage in US aerial refueling flights could affect tens of thousands of flight tickets. Israel had previously barred more aircraft from landing. The KC-135 stays a critical asset for mid-air refueling in this region. The reduced cap seeks to reduce airport crowding but still keeping some refueling support.