Flights
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
“Uh, we just hit somebody”: Denver airport to revamp protocols after pedestrian sucked into engine
After Hanoi, Arkia opens a new direct route to the Far East
China encircles Taiwan with bombers, warships in largest-ever series of military exercises
Due to the simulations, 76 domestic flights have already been cancelled in Taiwan's offshore islands, affecting around 6,000 passengers.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
JetBlue Airways has canceled 225 flights, the most among the carriers, closely followed by Delta Air Lines canceling 177 flights and 153 by Republic Airways.
Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included
Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.
The runway at takeoff: An Israeli fashion show surprised passengers at 30,000 feet
During an Israir flight to Rome, the aisle became a fashion runway as designer Yaron Minkowski showcased a mini-collection inspired by the flight attendants’ uniforms and the airline’s colors.
Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers
Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.
Israelis seek affordable snow: Price drops at ski destinations in winter 2026
Winter 2025–2026 flight prices drop at most ski destinations: Sofia $320→$275, Geneva $510→$450, while Tbilisi sees higher demand with a moderate price decrease.
Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms
Flights were diverted away from Ankara Airport following the report, according to publicly available flight-tracking data.
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.
Greece was just the start: Air Haifa launches a new surprising winter destination
The northern airline launches a new route to Sofia starting in January. Flights are aimed at the ski season at Borovets and Bansko. Launch price for three days: $79 one way.
