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.

Middle East Airlines aircraft sit on the tarmac at Beirut's Rafik Hariri airport on April 10, 2026.
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Georgia destination surges in popularity among Israelis, becomes cheaper

 Rescuers work at the site of a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

The US is winning the war of attrition against Iran - opinion

Taxis at Ben-Gurion Airport.

20,000 parking spaces: Ben-Gurion Airport moves to address major parking shortage


Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights

The collapse of Spirit, a company that helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed with major carriers, will result in thousands of job losses.

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 17, 2026.

Arkia launches first business class service to Europe with Tel Aviv-Paris route

Arkia launches its first-ever business-class service on the Tel Aviv-Paris route, expanding its premium options.

 Arkia's plane

Two or three European airlines could go bankrupt because of fuel squeeze, says Ryanair CEO

Wizz Air called Ryanair’s bankruptcy suggestions “categorically untrue."

WIZZ AIR Plane.

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

Samsonite luggage takes prime-time spotlight in Big Brother Israel 2026

The brand’s UPSCAPE summer edition entered the Reshet 13 reality show with bold limited-edition colors, a 145-liter capacity, and a recommended price of NIS 1,550.

UPSCAPE Samsonite luggage

El Al expands in a big way: Here’s what’s planned for the new fleet

El Al is purchasing six Boeing 787-9 aircraft with an option for six more. Some will be upgraded to the 787-10 model, with the fleet expected to grow from 17 aircraft to 28 by decade’s end.

El Al aircraft.

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel costs surge, travel expert warns of more turmoil ahead

The company primarily targets less profitable routes from Germany’s two largest hubs. Affected passengers are being notified and offered alternative travel dates.

 An Airbus A320-214 passenger aircraft of Lufthansa airline, takes off from Malaga-Costa del Sol airport, in Malaga, Spain, May 3, 2024.

Revolution at 30,000 feet: Airline launches sleeping pods in economy class

Air New Zealand introduces economy sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, offering passengers four hours of rest for an extra fee, targeting travelers who cannot afford business class.

New service in Business Class.

This is what El Al’s new luxury lounge looks like after the renovation

Following a comprehensive renovation, the luxury lounge in Terminal 3 is reopening with new seating areas, workspaces, and advanced infrastructure for the company’s Top Platinum customers.

El Al Top Platinum Lounge.

Israeli dies in Turkey after collapsing during Moldova-Israel flight

The Foreign Ministry is accompanying the deceased's family and is working with Turkish authorities to bring their remains for burial in Israel.

A Turkish ambulance in Ankara, pictured October 2024; illustrative.