Airlines

Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue

Senate Democrats strike a deal to prevent a partial government shutdown, temporarily separating immigration issues from funding talks to secure essential government operations.s

US Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks with the media while arriving for a vote, as members of Congress work to resolve a dispute over immigration enforcement and avert a looming partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 29, 2026.
 KLM Dutch airline planes

Dutch airline KLM retracts decision to resume Israel flights

KLM aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Schipol airport near Amsterdam April 15, 2015.

KLM, Air France suspend Israel flights as US-Iran tensions escalate

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says


Virgin Atlantic ceases operating independent flights between Tel Aviv, London

Independently operated Virgin Atlantic flights were originally scheduled to return to Israel in October 2025.

 Virgin's Richard Branson lands at the Ben Gurion Aiport, in Israel, October 23, 2019

Qatar and Algeria sign air transport agreement to expand flight operations

Qatar and Algeria signed a new air transport agreement enabling unlimited flights, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and aviation ties between the two nations.

 The flags of Qatar and Algeria; Illustrative

Dominant over 18 months of war, Israel's El Al faces return of foreign carriers - analysis

After a period of near-monopoly, El Al now faces competition as foreign carriers resume flights to Israel, testing its ability to maintain dominance.

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Israel’s second-largest airline expands international operations with new premium service.

 Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

El Al announces exciting news for travelers: Enhanced experience ahead

El Al signed a new agreement with Romania's Tarom airline. "As part of our strategic plan, we continue to partner with leading airlines," says El Al's CEO.

 El Al plane

Following El Al's new look: How do you paint an airplane?

Three El Al planes will arrive at Ben Gurion Airport tomorrow after external renovations with new paint to prevent corrosion and provide an updated look. This is the step-by-step painting process.

El Al's new colors. Flag update on the tail of the plane

El Al and Romania's TAROM launch codeshare, boosting Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights

El Al and TAROM signed a codeshare deal, increasing Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights to 18 per week and offering frequent flyer benefits starting April 1.

 El Al and TAROM sign a codeshare agreement at El Al's headquarters, March 18, 2025.

American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport, 178 people evacuated

There have been no reports of any casualties from the incident. 

Passengers evacuate to wing of plane at Denver airport after plane ignites on fire March 14, 2025.

Israel is missing from Air Canada maps: Passenger finds 'Palestinian Territory' in place of Israel

A passenger on board an Air Canada flight noticed that Israel was replaced with 'Palestinian Territory' on the aircraft's map system.

 Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX-8