Flights
The surprising numbers behind Israelis' summer vacation habits
The Summer 2026 MAX Index reveals: A quarter of Israelis book flights last-minute, families are returning abroad, and young adults prefer Asia.
A time for flight renewals: Delta’s and United’s return puts stamp on Israeli victory - comment
Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain
Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
United Airlines to resume San Francisco-Tel Aviv route, boasts of most business class seats offered
United also offers direct flights from TLV to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map
Arkia launched direct flights to Marrakech after three years. Prime Minister Netanyahu and officials attended the flight, starting twice-weekly service to Morocco.
'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history
Adar Madutzky became the first female captain in the airline's history, and she is also the daughter of Arkia's Embraer fleet captain, Tal Madutzky.
Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas
The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.
Ben-Gurion Airport delays stretch into third day as strike effects continue
IAA workers’ union chairman Pinchas Idan rejected allegations of responsibility during an interview with KAN, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.
Syria's aviation revival: How the end of Assad and the Iran war brought the industry back
The war-torn nation began its revival effort soon after the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad, with recent developments including the return of Syrian Airlines to Europe.
Ben Gurion union chief rejects blame as Netanyahu moves against his Likud membership
Although Ben Gurion Airport gradually returned to normal operations, the effects of the disruption could continue even after baggage conveyors and flights resume regular activity.
Netanyahu calls to fire defiant airport workers, Regev vows strike leaders will pay 'heavy price'
Netanyahu's comments come as a surprise workers' strike at Ben-Gurion concluded at 3:00 p.m. after disrupting the travel plans of approximately 100,000 passengers.
Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York flights from October
"As soon as the FAA authorizes Israir to fly to New York... Israir will immediately start operating the flights, and, as a result, start selling tickets," the airline stated.
'I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
After a long period when war, flight cancellations, and security concerns kept US tourists away, data point to a shift: More Americans are arriving in Israel, with signs of optimism on the ground.
