Flights
New direct flight route opens between Tel Aviv and Bologna
Blue Bird Airways will launch three weekly flights to Bologna starting September 2, before expanding operations to Rome and Naples later this month.
The surprising numbers behind Israelis' summer vacation habits
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
'I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
After a long period when war, flight cancellations, and security concerns kept US tourists away, data point to a shift: More Americans are arriving in Israel, with signs of optimism on the ground.
El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization
According to the airline, it sought permission from Israel's security establishment to operate the flights but was told it could not obtain the required authorizations to run the route.
Likud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative
Likud is seeking the data and documents underlying the initiative's activities within five days, saying the material is needed to determine whether further legal action is warranted.
Renewed Moscow-Damascus flights signal revival of ties after Assad's fall - analysis
Syria is expanding its airline network, adding flights from numerous countries over the past year as Damascus seeks to reconnect with the region and Europe.
900 new parking spots: Haifa Airport prepares for surge in passenger numbers
Airports Authority builds 20-dunam parking lot at Haifa Airport to handle growing demand. A direct city shuttle is also being explored for passengers.
Massive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits
The authority also stated that traffic congestion and restrictions in European airspace, particularly Greece, had contributed to the delays at the airport.
The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?
FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year.
Reporter's Notebook: How Secret Service used plane swap, fake walk to hide Trump threat
"But if I go, you go. Right?" Trump told us. "Perhaps someday you want to change professions."
Blue Bird Airways expands Italy network with four direct routes from Tel Aviv
The expansion will make Italy one of Blue Bird Airways’ main markets from Ben-Gurion Airport, with some routes operating daily and others several times a week.
Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy
Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.
