Flights
Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning
The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.
Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report
Air India capt. may have had psychoactive drugs in system during turbulence event, findings show
Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning
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.
Georgia destination surges in popularity among Israelis, becomes cheaper
Batumi jumped from sixth to second place among Israelis’ most sought-after summer destinations for 2026, while average flight prices fell by about 3%, according to new data.
The US is winning the war of attrition against Iran - opinion
Fluctuations in the price of oil between periods of negotiation have also declined, and bouts of violence have leveled. The routinization of war is working in favor of the Trump administration.
20,000 parking spaces: Ben-Gurion Airport moves to address major parking shortage
Israel Airports Authority launches a tender to operate 27 Ben-Gurion Airport parking lots with 20,000 spaces and manage advanced parking systems.
Syria, Germany launch reconstruction committee, sign air transport agreement in Damascus
Syria and Germany established a joint committee on reconstruction and investment and signed an air transport agreement, paving the way for direct flights between the two countries.
84,400 passengers in a single day: Iran escalation fails to slow down Ben Gurion Airport
Around 84,400 passengers are expected at Ben Gurion Airport today despite security tensions. The Airports Authority expects a peak of 94,000 passengers in a day and 2.3 million in July.
Government approves up to NIS 55 million in aid for Israeli airlines
Israeli airlines will receive aid for empty flights operated during Operation Roaring Lion amid security restrictions, with compensation covering up to two-thirds of eligible expenses.
Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report
Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.
Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions
Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.
Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.
