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Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says

At the beginning of the discussion, Yael Ayalon, editor of Where’s the Money, addressed how the disruptions began and the Histadrut labor federation’s involvement.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026
The empennages of a DHL cargo plane and Ukrainian Antonov cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026

Third drone, suspected explosive substance found at German Leipzig/Halle airport

Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025

Ben-Gurion Airport train station faces delays due to 'localized fault,' Israel Railways says

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'


Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad

In past elections, Israelis abroad have faced tough decisions about whether to fly home to vote - most recently in 2022, when Israel had a fifth round of elections in four years.

An El Al aircraft sits on the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on March 23, 2026.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile attack launched in retaliation for earlier strikes on Sana'a

There have been no reports of casualties or damage from the apparent missile strikes.

Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to celebrate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on the day it went into effect, in Sanaa, Yemen, October 10, 2025.

Palm Beach officially changes name of its airport in honor of Trump, his support in Florida

"I don't think there's anybody more synonymous with Palm Beach than Donald Trump in maybe all of Florida," said the president's son, Eric Trump.

A welcoming sign at Palm Beach International Airport, as it is renamed as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., July 9, 2026.

Houthis claim missiles forced Saudi warplane from Yemeni airspace amid weapons testing

The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia against further incursions and threatened to target Saudi airports and other vital interests. 

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026

IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says

No damage or evidence of a collision was found after a JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone while descending toward JFK Airport.

A JetBlue Airbus A321 airplane approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing after a flight from Boston on June 20, 2026 in San Diego, California

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage

For those unaware, Ranch is a creamy condiment made from a blend of dairy and mayonnaise, mixed with herbs and spices. Its consistency is liquid, meaning it is not permitted in carry-on luggage.

Hidden Valley Ranch.

Beyond the Headlines: Fifty years since the Entebbe rescue - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Captives returning after the Entebbe Operation.

Explosions, sustained gunfire at airport in Niger capital, witnesses say

Explosions and sustained gunfire lasting more than an hour were heard early Thursday near the airport in Niamey, Niger's capital.

Passengers arrive at the Diori Hamani International airport in Niamey on September 22, 2023; illustrative.