Flights

Lufthansa Group says crews will not spend overnights in Israel amid Iran threat - report

The group has canceled and resumed its flights to Israel several times since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, and announced in August that it would expand its operations to Ben-Gurion.

A Lufthansa airplane at Vassil Levski airport in Sofia on November 5, 2026.
An El Al 787 Dreamliner takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, October 13, 2026.

El Al net profits decline despite increased passenger traffic, record third-quarter revenue

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

El Al plans 63 weekly flights to the Americas for summer, additional Miami, Los Angeles flights

The Omani pilot-terrorist who attempted to carry out an attack on a Flydubai flight.

The lesson from the nightmare flight – and the disturbing detail still not fixed


United flight returns to airport after passenger spotted texting about hijacking aircraft

The aircraft landed safely, according to Fox 5 Las Vegas, with no injuries reported among its 150 passengers and six crew members.

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane lands at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) using the River Visual approach to Runway 19 on August 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; Illustrative.

New route launched from Haifa to beloved Greek city

airHaifa began operating routes to Ramon and Thessaloniki. Customers are currently voting on Facebook to select the discount for Election Day.

Thessaloniki, Greece.

Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital

Israir launched a direct route today from Ben Gurion Airport to Madrid, featuring three weekly flights. To mark the launch, round-trip tickets for flights in October start at $328 per person.

Madrid.

Israelis put voting first as overseas travel declines ahead of election, data shows

The figures indicate that far fewer Israelis are leaving the country ahead of the election than in corresponding periods in previous years, while passengers arriving increasingly outnumber departing.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions

FlyAll is the only card in Israel that lets customers redeem accumulated funds for flights on all four Israeli airlines and various international carriers.

An Air Haifa ATR-72-600 aircraft.

Following security official demands: Arkia halts ticket sales to Morocco

The Israeli airline is reviewing the future of its Marrakesh route and already-sold flights amid demands from Israeli security officials.

Don't book your flight tickets just yet. Marrakesh.

Arkia sold tickets to Tokyo without approval from Japan - and is now being sued for millions

Thousands of Israelis who purchased tickets for the direct route to Japan were forced to deal with flight cancellations after authorities in the country failed to approve their operation.

The company urged ticket holders to decide within 12 hours whether they wanted an alternative flight on another airline with a layover or to receive a financial refund. Arkia.

El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul

Cabin upgrades begin rolling out in November, with revised menus and entertainment; free Starlink internet is planned for 2027.

El Al announced plans to introduce new bedding, amenity kits, and menus as part of a phased upgrade to its passenger services.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report

Canadian carrier WestJet informed Boeing of the issue after a November 2024 test flight, though the US aircraft maker did not inform other customers of the problem for nearly two years.

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 airliner taxis past a hanger on the flight line before its first flight at Renton Municipal Airport on June 18, 2021 in Renton, Washington.

Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn

Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.