Aviation

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

According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.
Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

Hannah Waddingham of Ted Lasso fame on the pitch before lighting the NJ/NY Gotham FC torch before the National Women's Soccer League Women's Empowerment Match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena on July 2, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.

El Al adds Apple TV+, starting with ‘Ted Lasso’

Boeing’s new 777X aircraft.

Technion develops fuel that could make Israel a superpower – Boeing wants to lead


Good news for travelers: The expected return of major airlines to Israel

An aviation expert told "Maariv" that even if major airlines from Europe and the U.S. resume flights to Israel, it will be a gradual process that may take months due to operational constraints.

 Ben Gurion Airport

The options are dwindling: A new wave of flight cancellations to Israel

Israeli airspace crisis: LOT cancels flights until November, Air France extends suspension, and American Airlines halts flights until September 2025.

 LOT Airlines

Ben-Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 closes as air travel to war-torn Israel declines

Several budget carriers have halted flights to Tel Aviv, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet, which announced they would not resume service until early 2025.

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.

Aviation giant drops Tel Aviv: How much will it cost us?

Irish low-cost carrier extends Tel Aviv flight suspension to Feb 2025, potentially leading to price hikes in Israeli aviation market like Wizz Air.

Ryanair plane

Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia: Government should fight EASA

Ministry of Economy criticizes Israeli airlines for high prices amid flight cancellations • Arkia calls for government intervention against EASA decision.

 Arkia

The Lufthansa group will not arrive in Israel before November

Lufthansa group extends flight suspension to Israel until November, impacting Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings.

 Lufthansa

Not disappointing: The Cypriot airline renews flights to Israel

After a brief pause, TUS AIRWAYS restarts flights from Israel today, offering connections to Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, and Austria.

 TUS AIRWAYS

Are airlines canceling flights to Israel? You won’t believe how many will fly!

Despite the security situation, the Airports Authority predicts 1.7 million passengers, with 42,000 expected on Yom Kippur's eve. Popular destinations include Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and the Emirates.

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Once and for all - this is why flight prices are so high

Empty rescue flights, lease cancellations, and European safety recommendations contribute to high flight prices and reduced supply. Israeli airlines face challenges.

 Chaos in Israel after the Hezbollah attack was thwarted

Turkish refusal to refuel El Al flight: An offensive violation of intl. obligations - opinion

Political tensions and hostilities don't allow airport and aviation authorities the right to ignore their international duties.

 AN ISRAIR plane is painted with the Israeli and Turkish flags, at Ben-Gurion Airport, as Israeli commercial flights to Turkey resume, February 2023.