Flights

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.

The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.
A United Airlines plane seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, August 14, 2025; illustrative.

United Airlines to resume San Francisco-Tel Aviv route, boasts of most business class seats offered

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport arrived for the inaugural flight.

Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.

'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history


20,000 parking spaces: Ben-Gurion Airport moves to address major parking shortage

Israel Airports Authority launches a tender to operate 27 Ben-Gurion Airport parking lots with 20,000 spaces and manage advanced parking systems.

Taxis at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Syria, Germany launch reconstruction committee, sign air transport agreement in Damascus

Syria and Germany established a joint committee on reconstruction and investment and signed an air transport agreement, paving the way for direct flights between the two countries.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a press conference at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany March 30, 2026.

84,400 passengers in a single day: Iran escalation fails to slow down Ben Gurion Airport

Around 84,400 passengers are expected at Ben Gurion Airport today despite security tensions. The Airports Authority expects a peak of 94,000 passengers in a day and 2.3 million in July.

Ben Gurion Airport.

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.

El Al airplane.

Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report

Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a press conference in Lod, March 12, 2026.

Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions

Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.

US aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Flights under $200 and vacation packages below $500: Mid-summer travel deals

Despite the peak summer season, flexible travelers can still find affordable vacations abroad, from $192 flights to Rhodes to holiday packages for under $500 per person.

Grand Resort Limassol.

From today you can be removed from the plane because of this bad habit

United Airlines has tightened the rules against passengers who make noise during a flight, and from now on a refusal to stop could lead to removal from the plane or a future flight ban.

United Airlines has tightened the rules against passengers who make noise during a flight

Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus

According to the airline, the flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, allowing Israeli travelers to visit one of North Africa's "most fascinating destinations."

 Arkia airplane