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


Ocean Infinity resumes search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 off coast of Australia

Under 'No Find, No Fee' deal, company will receive payment only if missing aircraft is found, reducing financial risk for government.

 Ocean Infinity resumes search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 off coast of Australia.

Southwest jet narrowly avoids colliding with business jet at Chicago airport

A Southwest jet aborted landing at Chicago Midway, narrowly avoiding a business jet that entered the runway without authorization. The FAA is investigating the incident.

 A Southwest Airlines jetliner departs from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., December 27, 2022. (Illustrative)

Tel Aviv - New York fares stay high despite US airlines return

Since the start of the war, the airfares that have risen in price more than all others have been on direct flights between Israel and the US.

 An El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024.

El Al stock still rising despite return of foreign airlines

The understanding was that the return of foreign airlines would see El Al's share price fall 20% within a short time, but it completed a rise of 60% since the beginning of December 2024.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Good news for travelers: Two more airlines return to Israeli skies

Two European airlines are returning to Israel: KLM will resume daily flights to Amsterdam in June, and Iberia Express will launch daily flights to Madrid in April. Prices are expected to drop.

 KLM Dutch airline planes

This carrier was named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com

The airline was praised for its spacious seat configuration and attentive in-flight service.

 Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.

The big news from India: More direct flights to Israel on the way

India recognizes Israel as a key tourist destination: Tourism minister Haim Katz opens Mumbai Tourism Fair • Air India to launch new direct flight • Indian workers to join Israeli tourism industry.

 Taj Mahal, India

Welcome: A new Israeli airline on the way

Blue Bird and TUS will merge under an Israeli flag with seven aircraft, joining the growing local market after serving over 700,000 passengers last year.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Airline offers $83 discount on Paris flights for Israel resumption

To celebrate the resumption of flights and Valentine’s Day, Air France offers an $83 coupon for flights to Paris and other destinations. The airline operates the Airbus A350-900 on the Israel route.

 Air France passenger aircraft

Direct to Latvia: Another airline returns to Israeli skies

The airline Air Baltic announced that it will resume flights to Israel starting April 2025 with a convenient schedule and a futuristic Starlink internet revolution.

 airBaltic (צילום: שאטרסטוק)