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
At the height of summer: These are the days when flight prices drop
Although it falls during peak summer, the ten days before Tisha B'Av offer a rare chance to find flights and vacation packages at significantly lower prices.
Heading for more direct flights? Thailand considers expanding air links with Israel
During a meeting between Thai and Israeli officials, both sides agreed to promote tourism, including expanding direct flights between the countries.
Arkia makes history with first Israeli landing near the North Pole
Arkia completed four special flights to Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean, marking the first Israeli aircraft landing in the world’s northernmost settlement, after refueling in Helsinki.
Rats discovered in service cart on Arkia flight to Israel
Documentation circulated on networks shows the unusual discovery during the Arkia flight from Greece to Israel. The airline claims that the cart was not used for serving food.
40 million passengers a year: Ben Gurion Airport launches major expansion of Terminal 3
The expansion of Terminal 3 will include a new 63,000-square-meter wing, 86 additional check-in counters, advanced baggage screening and sorting systems, and new retail and passenger service areas.
EasyJet nears $7.3 billion takeover as investors warily eye EU rules
The proposed deal would take easyJet private, though investors remain cautious over EU ownership rules and regulatory approvals.
Leap forward: Israel Airports Authority advances new national control center at Ben Gurion Airport
North and south air traffic control units will be unified into one national center integrating radar systems and new technology to improve safety.
Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day
New route expected to launch in late October 2026 pending slot approval. The company also plans fleet expansion and a 40% rise in Haifa Airport activity this winter.
Air Seychelles reopens Tel Aviv-Mahé route for Israeli travelers, flights to resume August 20
The airline’s Airbus A320 flights will offer economy and business class, including meals and a 30kg. baggage allowance.
Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors
Foreign rescuers arrived on 17 flights to Venezuela with 25 additional flights expected in the next day to aid the search and recovery of over 54,000 missing people after the earthquakes.
