The US will limit the total of KC-135 Stratotankers at a major hub to a capped amount, according to Israel’s transport minister. Earlier reports suggested that a pause in US aerial refueling flights could disrupt tens of thousands of passenger reservations. Israel had earlier blocked more aircraft from landing. The KC-135 remains a vital asset for mid-air refueling in this region. The lower cap seeks to ease airport crowding while keeping limited refueling ability.