Israir

Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'

Israir already has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, and it expects to start selling tickets to New York for October flights.

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.
Israir Airbus A320 aircraft.

Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York flights from October

Female pilot in the cockpit.

More women in the cockpit: Israir welcomes three new female pilots, reaching a record high

Israir plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane


The runway at takeoff: An Israeli fashion show surprised passengers at 30,000 feet

During an Israir flight to Rome, the aisle became a fashion runway as designer Yaron Minkowski showcased a mini-collection inspired by the flight attendants’ uniforms and the airline’s colors.

Yaron Minkowski’s fashion show on an Israir plane.

Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers

Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.

AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

Israeli airline Israir holds impromptu fashion show during flight to Rome

The new designs, in the airline’s signature palette, were presented live to passengers as the cabin briefly became a flying fashion venue.

Israeli airline turns Rome flight into 30,000 foot fashion show

Israir eyes two Airbus A330 jets in bid to expand long-haul routes

Israir is in talks to buy two Airbus A330 jets as it ramps up long-haul service ahead of Wizz Air’s push into the Israeli market.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Shin Bet stalls restart of Israel–Morocco flights, despite transport ministry's green light

A spokesperson for Israir confirmed that the company submitted a request to the Shin Bet several weeks ago to renew the Tel Aviv–Morocco route.

 A ROYAL AIR MAROC Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands at Ben-Gurion Airport on March 13, after flying RAM’s first scheduled commercial flight from Casablanca.

Not leaving Sderot: Israir strengthens the south

Israir inaugurated its upgraded call center in war-hit Sderot, serving 2M+ passengers yearly to 40+ destinations. The center's flag was added to the "Flag of Flags" banner.

Inauguration of Israir Call Center in Sderot.

Israir Airlines Honored for Strengthening Lithuania–Israel Ties

At the annual Team Lita Business Award in Tel Aviv, Israir was recognized for launching direct flights that boost tourism, trade, and innovation between the two nations

(R to L) Uri Maklev former Deputy Minister of Transport, Audrius Brūzga Ambassador of Lithuania to Israel, Hila Ronen, Executive Vice President Marketing & Sales Israir Airlines

Grapevine October 31, 2025: Jolting memories

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

HILA RONEN, Israir’s deputy director of marketing and sales, Lithuanian Ambassador Audrus Bruzga, and MK Uri Maklev.

Who wants to see the Northern Lights? Direct flights from Israel to Lapland from the end of January

Starting January 31 and continuing until Passover, direct flights will operate to the city of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland.

The Northern Lights

Israir's new destination: "A place with no tourists"

Starting in September, the Israeli airline will fly to the resort city of Sochi at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The advantage: The boycott on Russia will prevent flight and tourist overload.

 Sochi, Russia