Airlines
Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route
The Israeli carrier will increase its summer capacity to JFK before introducing an aircraft with 46 business-class seats and an Israeli crew present on every flight, starting in September.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad
Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus
EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel
The agency’s decision appears to have been made before US President Donald Trump said that the US-Iran ceasefire was over as skirmishes erupted between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rats discovered in service cart on Arkia flight to Israel
Documentation circulated on networks shows the unusual discovery during the Arkia flight from Greece to Israel. The airline claims that the cart was not used for serving food.
EasyJet nears $7.3 billion takeover as investors warily eye EU rules
The proposed deal would take easyJet private, though investors remain cautious over EU ownership rules and regulatory approvals.
Air Seychelles reopens Tel Aviv-Mahé route for Israeli travelers, flights to resume August 20
The airline’s Airbus A320 flights will offer economy and business class, including meals and a 30kg. baggage allowance.
El Al to offer Starlink internet to passengers starting in 2027
According to Reuters, the service will be implemented at the beginning of the year and will be offered free of charge.
Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic
Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through the end of October
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through Oct. 25, halting service to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Bahrain, and Amman, while Etihad expands operations at Ben Gurion Airport.
Etihad Airways to launch 42 weekly flights to Tel Aviv, highest number in airline's network
With 6 daily flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, the Israel-UAE route will become the most frequently traveled route in Etihad’s network.
Blue Bird opens three new routes to Europe this summer
The Greek–Israeli airline Blue Bird announced the launch of three new routes from Tel Aviv: Burgas, Chania in Crete and to the island of Kos.
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
