Flights
Lion Air Group opens probe after full three-seat row unbolts during flight
Carrier suspects installation defect with missing pins or rivets and opens probe.
Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported
Flying soon? Put a tennis ball in your carry-on, says expert
Surprise move: Arkia launches business class to Europe, plus a long-awaited new destination
Arkia unveils Spring-Summer 2026 destinations
They are launching Business Class on their Paris route
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Israel vs El Al: Israelis were robbed, but the state might keep all the money - opinion
The State of Israel lodged a class action suit against El Al on behalf of the many passengers who were fleeced by the airline.
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”
Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank
Israeli fighter jets escorted a Wizz Air flight from London after a reported security concern. The suspicion was later lifted, and the plane landed safely with no injuries or damage caused.
El Al faces record $39 million fine for wartime price gouging
El Al has rejected the price-gouging allegations, saying the reported 16% average increase in economy and premium fares “does not constitute excessive pricing."
Algeria cancels UAE air service agreement after accusing it of regional destabilization
It gave no immediate reason for the move, but Algerian media outlets have strongly criticized the UAE in recent months, accusing it of attempting to sow regional discord.
Trump administration used private jets to deport Palestinians detained by ICE to West Bank - report
Several Palestinian men were deported from the United States on Monday using a private jet owned by Israeli-American Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer.
Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment
The Trump administration eases some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, allowing US companies to invest, but excludes firms from China, Russia, and other rivals.
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