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 launches direct, 15-hour-long flight to San Francisco from Tel Aviv for next fall
It chose LY49 as the flight number for the 15-hour flights, which will happen three times a week, in homage to the San Francisco 49ers football team.
Solid-state batteries: The technology that could make flying safer
Solid-state batteries are the evolution of the familiar batteries – which do not ignite, and why the International Air Transport Association needs to take action and recognize them.
Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway, sparks flight delays cancellations
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was slowing flights into LaGuardia Airport, due to weather and the sinkhole.
Blue Bird opens three new routes to Europe this summer
The Greek–Israeli airline Blue Bird announced the launch of three new routes from Tel Aviv: Burgas, Chania in Crete and to the island of Kos.
“Uh, we just hit somebody”: Denver airport to revamp protocols after pedestrian sucked into engine
The aircraft was accelerating at roughly 139 mph when the collision occurred. The runway where it happened sits in a remote area about 2 miles from the terminal.
After Hanoi, Arkia opens a new direct route to the Far East
The route joins the direct flights operated by the company to Hanoi and will allow travelers to fly to eastern Vietnam and return through Hanoi and exit from Saigon, or vice versa.
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina
The airline announced that sales for its two new routes – Seoul and Buenos Aires – have opened. How much will you pay for a flight lasting more than 16 hours?
From Tel Aviv to New York: Arkia’s transatlantic push fuels global growth
With a thriving New York route and nearly 40 destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Arkia is redefining its long-haul strategy
Not just to New York: Arkia introduces business class on flights to Europe
For the first time on its European routes, Arkia launches a business class on its Paris route with spacious seating, VIP service, lounge access, extended baggage allowance, and prices from $849.
