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Blue Bird opens three new routes to Europe this summer

The Greek–Israeli airline Blue Bird announced the launch of three new routes from Tel Aviv: Burgas, Chania in Crete and to the island of Kos.

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An Emirates aircraft is seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines airplane at Cairo International Airport, March 31, 2026; illustrative.

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

The 250th Wizz Air aircraft.

Wizz Air celebrates: 250th aircraft takes off on the way to a 500-plane fleet

WIZZ AIR Plane.

Wizz Air CEO: Our plan is to establish a base in Israel in April


Biden wants airlines to pay passengers in US for lengthy delays

There is currently no legal requirement for airlines to compensate US passengers for delayed or canceled flights.

  A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, US December 6, 2019.

United flight to Israel forced to turn back after Israeli fights with crew

The Israeli passenger was arrested upon the plane's return to New York. A new flight was scheduled for the following day.

 A Boeing 767-322ER aircraft of United Airlines takes off during cold winter weather from Zurich Airport near Ruemlang, Switzerland, December 14, 2022.

Russia's Aeroflot sends aircraft for repair to Iran

Russian airlines continue to operate Western jets, but struggle to import replacement parts.

 A view shows the first Airbus A350-900 aircraft of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot during a media presentation at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow, Russia March 4, 2020.

Flight canceled due to Israel security risks? Here's what you should know

The Israel Consumer Council has made a list detailing what happens and what you're entitled to if your flight is canceled due to security issues.

 An El Al plane flying above the clouds.

Three life-changing travel tips from TikTok

TikTok user Kat Kamalani, a former flight attendant, is offering some top tips on how to avoid embarrassing baggage faux pas.

 Airplane cabin interior.

Pilots suspended after cockpit coffee photo goes viral

A photograph from the cockpit of an Indian airliner, Spicejet, where a cup of coffee was placed on the dashboard, was shared on social networks and quickly went viral. Aviation experts were appalled.

 Pilots in the cockpit of an airplane (illustrative)

Those streaks in the sky aren't alien - they're a sign of Israel's regional ties

Cloud streaks in the sky could be a sign of a new future for the Middle East.

 Ha Bima square and airplane streaks in the background.

Japanese airline serves vegan passenger banana and chopsticks as meal

The vegan passenger was shocked after a flight attendant told him that the banana was a catered meal.

The banana was concealed under a plastic bag

El Al Ambassadors program takes flight once more after two years away

EL AL pilots and top flight personnel are taking time from their layovers to speak to audiences at universities, religious centers and many public events.

 El Al's ambassador program will once again take off after two years on the ground due to COVID-19.

At least 68 killed in Nepal's worst plane crash in 30 years

There were 72 people on the twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft operated by Nepal's Yeti Airlines, including two infants, four crew members and 10 foreign nationals.

 An ATR 72-500 aircraft operated by Yeti Airlines in Nepal (Illustrative).