Arkia

Former El Al chief rejects monopoly, price gouging claims after Iran war profits

"Two crises in five years, each of which lasted two years plus, with a small break in the middle. That's extreme and had a dramatic impact on the aviation sector."

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Israel weighs expanding Ben-Gurion flights after Iran ceasefire announcement

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Arkia cancels Jordan flights after authorities block approvals, limiting alternatives from Israel

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality


Dreaming of visiting New York? Arkia now gets you there

The new line of Arkia was launched in order to address both the severe shortage of flights between Israel and the United States and the increasingly prohibitive costs of tickets.

ARKIA STAFF prepare for the airline’s maiden flight to New York.

Arkia's first flight to New York takes off

With Israeli aviation leaders and U.S. Embassy officials present, Arkia launches a direct New York route with three weekly flights to address the U.S. flight shortage.

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Israeli airlines told not to land in Paphos, Cyprus

Israeli airlines suspend Paphos flights over unspecified security concerns, redirecting passengers to Larnaca instead.

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New hi-tech airline to operate direct NY-Tel Aviv flight with Arkia

The flights will launch on February 8 and continue through May three times per week, costing $1,199 for a round-trip flight, including luggage, two meals, and drinks.

 An Iberojet airplane, to be operated by Arkia for the TechAir round-trip flights to and from Tel Aviv and New York.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel for the first time

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

 KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Shift change at Ben Gurion: QAS to handle Arkia's ground services

The airline has signed a three-year agreement worth approximately $10 million annually. Arkia CEO: "Part of the strategic plan for 2025."

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Direct to Champs-Élysées: Arkia launches direct flights to Paris

In light of foreign airlines reducing flights to Israel, Arkia expands its operations, launching direct flights to Paris with three weekly flights starting November 13.

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How to get a plane ticket to Israel for $199 amid crisis

Operation to return Israelis home continues with $199 plane tickets to Israel as part of national effort by Arkia Airlines.

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Did you receive Order 8? The airline will return you to Israel for $199

Arkia offers $199 return flights for security personnel with Order 8 stuck abroad, amidst criticism for high prices.

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Arkia to increase flights to Athens and Larnaca

Israeli airline Arkia prepares to meet demand after foreign airlines halt flights to Israel on EASA advice, increasing services to Athens and Larnaca for upcoming holidays.

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