Flights
Trump directs lifting of US flight ban to Lebanon after high-level meeting with Joseph Aoun
US flights were suspended in 1985 after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 from Athens, Greece, en route to Rome, Italy, that was forced to land in Beirut.
Georgia destination surges in popularity among Israelis, becomes cheaper
The US is winning the war of attrition against Iran - opinion
20,000 parking spaces: Ben-Gurion Airport moves to address major parking shortage
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”
Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank
Israeli fighter jets escorted a Wizz Air flight from London after a reported security concern. The suspicion was later lifted, and the plane landed safely with no injuries or damage caused.
El Al faces record $39 million fine for wartime price gouging
El Al has rejected the price-gouging allegations, saying the reported 16% average increase in economy and premium fares “does not constitute excessive pricing."
Algeria cancels UAE air service agreement after accusing it of regional destabilization
It gave no immediate reason for the move, but Algerian media outlets have strongly criticized the UAE in recent months, accusing it of attempting to sow regional discord.
Trump administration used private jets to deport Palestinians detained by ICE to West Bank - report
Several Palestinian men were deported from the United States on Monday using a private jet owned by Israeli-American Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer.
Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment
The Trump administration eases some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, allowing US companies to invest, but excludes firms from China, Russia, and other rivals.
Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue
Senate Democrats strike a deal to prevent a partial government shutdown, temporarily separating immigration issues from funding talks to secure essential government operations.s
Dutch airline KLM retracts decision to resume Israel flights
The airline announced that it continues to monitor the situation and hopes to resume ‘as quickly as possible.’
Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board including lawmaker
A Satena flight from Cúcuta to Ocaña crashed in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people aboard, among them local lawmaker Diógenes Quintero.
A winter of short getaways: Flights to Europe for less than $200
January and February bring a wave of short city breaks in Europe with surprising flight prices, alongside high demand for warm destinations like Dubai and Bangkok - even as prices rise.
