Airlines

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.
People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026

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 Arkia airplane

Israel's Arkia forges deal with JetBlue on flight connections in US

An Air India Express' Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft is seen during an event unveiling the airline's new brand identity at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on October 18, 2023.

Air India admits it found 'lost' Boeing 737 after 13 years, parked in Kolkata airport


El Al stock still rising despite return of foreign airlines

The understanding was that the return of foreign airlines would see El Al's share price fall 20% within a short time, but it completed a rise of 60% since the beginning of December 2024.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Good news for travelers: Two more airlines return to Israeli skies

Two European airlines are returning to Israel: KLM will resume daily flights to Amsterdam in June, and Iberia Express will launch daily flights to Madrid in April. Prices are expected to drop.

 KLM Dutch airline planes

This carrier was named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com

The airline was praised for its spacious seat configuration and attentive in-flight service.

 Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.

The big news from India: More direct flights to Israel on the way

India recognizes Israel as a key tourist destination: Tourism minister Haim Katz opens Mumbai Tourism Fair • Air India to launch new direct flight • Indian workers to join Israeli tourism industry.

 Taj Mahal, India

Welcome: A new Israeli airline on the way

Blue Bird and TUS will merge under an Israeli flag with seven aircraft, joining the growing local market after serving over 700,000 passengers last year.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Airline offers $83 discount on Paris flights for Israel resumption

To celebrate the resumption of flights and Valentine’s Day, Air France offers an $83 coupon for flights to Paris and other destinations. The airline operates the Airbus A350-900 on the Israel route.

 Air France passenger aircraft

Direct to Latvia: Another airline returns to Israeli skies

The airline Air Baltic announced that it will resume flights to Israel starting April 2025 with a convenient schedule and a futuristic Starlink internet revolution.

 airBaltic (צילום: שאטרסטוק)

Big news for travelers to the east: Air India returns to Israel

The Indian aviation giant launches a new route between Tel Aviv and New Delhi with a modern Dreamliner and full service, strengthening international ties.

 An Air India aircraft

London and Paris are waiting: Airlines returning to Israel

Airlines returning to Israel include Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia, ITA, Air India, British Airways, and EasyJet. Over 1.15 million passengers are expected at Ben Gurion Airport this month.

 British Airways

The French are back: How much will it cost to fly to Paris on new planes

The French airline joins the wave of international companies returning to Israel since the ceasefire agreement. Flights will be operated on a new Airbus aircraft, with prices starting at $522.

 Passenger plane of Air France