Airlines
Returning to Tel Aviv: First United Airlines flight since February lands at Ben-Gurion Airport
United Airlines’ first flight from Newark to Tel Aviv since before Operation Roaring Lion landed in Israel on Wednesday.
Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027
Delta, United Airlines return to Israel in time for High Holy Days, other carriers follow
Mount Anak Krakatau eruption grounds over 200 flights at Jakarta airport
On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard
On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.
Meet Nasreen, the first Druze flight attendant
Nasreen Hadid, a Haifa resident, fulfills a dream while representing the co-existence that embodies her home city.
Flight canceled? How to save thousands of shekels in the first 10 minutes
Before you click "cancel" or pull out your credit card, there are several steps that can protect your money and increase the chances that your vacation will still happen.
Italian airline cancels flights to Israel in wake of growing regional tension with Iran
The move made ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, the first airline to announce cancellations following the latest escalation with Iran.
Does your card still earn EL AL points? Here’s what FLY CARD holders need to know
EL AL’s Matmid credit card program has moved to Isracard. Here are the deadlines, benefits and steps cardholders should know to maintain their points accrual.
Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane
According to Israir, this was the third incident of its kind at the airport, and no investigation had been conducted into any of the cases.
Government approves up to NIS 55 million in aid for Israeli airlines
Israeli airlines will receive aid for empty flights operated during Operation Roaring Lion amid security restrictions, with compensation covering up to two-thirds of eligible expenses.
Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route
The Israeli carrier will increase its summer capacity to JFK before introducing an aircraft with 46 business-class seats and an Israeli crew present on every flight, starting in September.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East.
Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad
In past elections, Israelis abroad have faced tough decisions about whether to fly home to vote - most recently in 2022, when Israel had a fifth round of elections in four years.
