Airport

El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US

A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport. 

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.
A banner that reads 'Made in USA' hangs on a damaged building in the Chiyah district of Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran

Last known picture of Yoni Netanyahu

Uganda to build statue in memory of Yoni Netanyahu at site of daring hostage rescue - report

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations


Not just at Ben Gurion: A new duty-free shop is set to open here

The Israel Airports Authority has published a tender for a duty-free shop at Haifa Airport as part of an upgrade, with a concession for up to 4 years and an option for extension.

 An airplane at Haifa Airport

Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted

Around 150 people were evacuated from nearby buildings, and thousands of properties were without power.

 Plumes of smoke and fire rise from an electrical substation in Hayes, Britain March 20, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a video.

Upgrade completed: This Is the new El Al lounge at Ben Gurion Airport

After undergoing a significant upgrade, the renovated King David Lounge opened today for the first time. So, what has changed, and what does it look like?

The new El Al lounge at Ben Gurion Airport

James Richardson-Heinemann won the tender to operate toy stores at Ben Gurion Airport

As part of the tender win, James Richardson-Heinemann will operate the stores in Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 for a period of 5 years, with an additional option to extend the contract for 3 years.

 James Richardson Duty-Free

Delta offers $30k to passengers in crash aftermath

A spokesperson for the company says the Delta Care Team is telling passengers that 'this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,' according to CBS.

 A Delta Airlines plane "belly-up" at a Toronto airport, February 18, 2025.

Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion

Airline seeks €15,350 compensation from disruptive passenger whose behavior forced unscheduled landing.

 Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion. Illustration.

Air France, Transavia to resume Israel flights

Transavia and Air France restart flights to Israel after a months-long pause.

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

UCL study finds living near an airport could damage your heart

Nighttime aircraft noise exacerbates health issues by disturbing sleep and recovery, contributing to structural changes in the heart.

 UCL study finds living near an airport could damage your heart.

Airlines not rushing back to Israel despite impending law change

Despite the positive signal to the foreign airlines that their demands are being met, there has been little response on their part so far.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Pro-Russian hackers NoName057 target Italian sites, including Milan airports and foreign ministry

On Saturday, Italian websites, including those of Milan's two main airports, Malpensa and Linate, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, were targeted by cyberattacks, and temporarily went offline.

 Italian websites, including those of Milan's two main airports, Malpensa and Linate, temporarily went offline.