Airlines
Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report
El Al's push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
A time for flight renewals: Delta’s and United’s return puts stamp on Israeli victory - comment
Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain
Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'
International, Israeli carriers set to expand Tel Aviv routes - report
Among the airlines expected to return to Ben-Gurion Airport are United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa, while Israeli carrier Israir aims to launch a Tel Aviv- New York route.
US removes counterterrorism designation from IRGC-linked company
A Treasury Department official said that the removal of sanctions was not indicative of a shift in US policy towards Iran or the IRGC, or negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Condor launch connects Frankfurt and Tel Aviv daily
The German carrier expects high passenger volume on its new Israel route, with many travelers connecting to international destinations.
American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027
Competing US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have also canceled flights to Israel, though both are expected to resume service before the end of 2026.
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets face cabin safety risks and assembly flaws, FAA warns
Production quality problems were revealed in early 2024 when a door-plug panel blew out of a nearly new Alaska Air 737 MAX in flight.
Delays expected on flights to, from Israel due to European air traffic control issues, IAA says
The announcement follows an air traffic control outage in Greece on Sunday, during which thousands of passengers were delayed as flights across Greece were grounded for several hours.
On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard
On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.
Meet Nasreen, the first Druze flight attendant
Nasreen Hadid, a Haifa resident, fulfills a dream while representing the co-existence that embodies her home city.
Flight canceled? How to save thousands of shekels in the first 10 minutes
Before you click "cancel" or pull out your credit card, there are several steps that can protect your money and increase the chances that your vacation will still happen.
Italian airline cancels flights to Israel in wake of growing regional tension with Iran
The move made ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, the first airline to announce cancellations following the latest escalation with Iran.
