Flights

Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.

An Air New Zealand Boeing 787 at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, pictured in 2018; illustrative.
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Israel vs El Al: Israelis were robbed, but the state might keep all the money - opinion

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.

El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.

Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank


Venezuela to receive US plane of deported migrants amid airspace dispute

The Venezuelan government has previously said that nearly 14,000 Venezuelans had returned home from the US on the flights between February and November.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures on the day of a march marking Venezuelan Student Day, in Caracas, Venezuela, November 21, 2025.

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening holiday travel

The setback appears to be among the largest recalls in Airbus's 55-year history and comes weeks after the A320 overtook the Boeing 737 as the most-delivered model.

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

Do you have BUYME vouchers? Now you can fly with them

BUYME and Arkia now let customers pay for flights, vacation packages, and extras with BUYME vouchers - a first in the Israeli aviation industry.

New Arkia leased aircraft.

Israelis are about to get hooked: Google releases a new tool – it finds cheap flights for you

Google’s new Flight Deals brings smart flight search to Israel: Type like you speak – and it finds the cheapest deals based on your preferences

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Volcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in recorded history, forces several flights cancellations

The ash had blanketed parts of Pakistan and northern India on Tuesday after crossing Yemen and Oman, according to tracking website Flightradar24, and was moving towards China.

A satellite image shows ash rising from the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia as it drifts over the Red Sea, November 23, 2025.

Emirates to resume Israel flights in early 2026 - KAN

Dubai carrier Emirates aims to restart Tel Aviv, Dubai flights in early 2026, though no Ben-Gurion slots or ticket sales are confirmed yet.

Emirates Airline Boeing 777-300ER planes are seen at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 15, 2019.

Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory

Tropical Cyclone Fina swept through Australia’s Northern Territory, leaving thousands without power in Darwin and causing property damage as authorities assess the impact.

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology posts a infographic of the expected route of Cyclone Fina, November 23, 2025.

Norwegian airline to resume Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route from April

The low-cost airline announced that its renewed service between Denmark’s capital and Ben-Gurion Airport will initially operate twice a week, with the possibility of adding more flights.

 Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.

FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights

The FAA lifts flight cuts at 40 US airports after staffing concerns decline, signaling a return to normal operations.

An American Airlines aircraft takes off as airlines cancelled flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel, citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a record-setting government shutdown, in Boston, Massachusetts, US, November 7, 2025.

US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink

The FAA eases flight cuts after air traffic control absences drop, with fewer cancellations and delays as the US government shutdown ends.

Pilots stand among passengers waiting at crowded gates as flight delays persist amid FAA measures more than a month into the ongoing US government shutdown, at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, November 10, 2025.