Airlines

Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions

FlyAll is the only card in Israel that lets customers redeem accumulated funds for flights on all four Israeli airlines and various international carriers.

An Air Haifa ATR-72-600 aircraft.
El Al announced plans to introduce new bedding, amenity kits, and menus as part of a phased upgrade to its passenger services.

El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul

An Airbus A320-214 (OE-LZB) from Austrian airlines is landing in Brussels Airport on July 29, 2022 in Zaventem, Belgium.

Austrian Airlines confirms 'no danger' found on board Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Bulgaria

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 airliner taxis past a hanger on the flight line before its first flight at Renton Municipal Airport on June 18, 2021 in Renton, Washington.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report


'I gave everything that I had': Flydubai captain tells Netanyahu about co-pilot's hijacking attempt

The prime minister thanked Machchhar for his "remarkable" actions, saying that he "saved the spirit of the world."

Flydubai pilot, capt. Smit Machchhar.

Israel received full flydubai crew, passenger list prior to takeoff, source tells 'Post'

Several people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal on Friday that the UAE-based carrier flydubai hired the pilot despite concerns about his radicalization.

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Flydubai aircraft reached near-supersonic speeds, extreme airframe stress levels - report

“I’m not sure it can ever be used again,” said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University aerodynamicist Tony Farina, who has worked with the US Air Force and NASA on aviation-related projects.

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, on the tarmac as it arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

'Attempted terror attack': UAE prosecution reveals first details of flydubai investigation

The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with an axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the prosecutor general said.

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Libra travel insurance coverage for affected flydubai passengers to be extended for free

Israeli carriers have stepped in to provide repatriation flights for stranded passengers; the first, operated by Arkia, landed in Israel on Saturday.

Passengers queue at the flydubai counters in Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026.

Flydubai co-pilot was banned from flying in Oman after showing 'radical ideological views' - report

The report follows comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attempted hijacking, saying that the hijacker underwent radical Islamist indoctrination and was clearly suicidal.

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026.

Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says

The co-pilot was transferred on Thursday to the UAE, where the source said Israeli officials were expected to question him.

A Flydubai Boeing 737-8 MAX A6-FKF aircraft, which was bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia, is seen flying over Salzburg, Austria, March 8, 2026

First Arkia repatriation flight lands in Israel after returning from Dubai

The first repatriation flight landed in Dubai to return stranded Israelis after the first rescue flight's landing permission was revoked by UAE authorities.

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

The flydubai passengers have returned home safely, and that is all that matters for now - editorial

A terrorist tried to hijack an aircraft carrying 166 Israelis. He failed. They are alive and safe. For now, that is more than enough.

Passengers from the flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 arrive in Israel on September 30, 2026.

Flydubai flights to Israel suspended amid investigation into attempted hijacking, airline says

The airline's announcement follows a recommendation from the Shin Bet earlier on Wednesday to suspend flights between the UAE and Israel until the investigation progresses.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.