Airlines

Italian airline cancels flights to Israel in wake of growing regional tension with Iran

The move made ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, the first airline to announce cancellations following the latest escalation with Iran.

An Airbus A321-271NX (EI-HXA) from ITA Airways takes off as it passes in front of kerosene tanks on March 21, 2026, in Brussels-Zaventem Airport, Belgium.
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Israir plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane

El Al airplane.

Government approves up to NIS 55 million in aid for Israeli airlines


Flights resume to Ben Gurion International Airport as airspace reopens

Israir, one of Israel's two smaller carriers along with Arkia, said it planned five flights to Ben Gurion on Thursday from Rome, Berlin, Athens, Batumi and Rovaniemi/Lapland.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Emergency evacuations, flight cancellations hit Gulf as US, Israel continue strikes against Iran

More than 20,000 flights canceled in the Gulf as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts airlines and strands thousands of travelers across the region.

Security lines inside Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026.

Under fire, Israel plans 'empty flights' airlift to bring stranded Israelis home

Ben-Gurion Airport is set for a controlled reopening on Thursday, with planes landing full and departing empty to minimize time on the ground during Operation Roaring Lion.

 An illustrative image of an El Al flight.

Travel in chaos as airlines cancel flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran

Flight maps showed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the US military initiated a series of strikes against targets in the country.

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

National carrier to spread Montenegro’s ‘next EU member’ message across Europe

Montenegro has taken its European Union campaign to the skies, unveiling an Air Montenegro jet with the slogan “28by28".

Montenegro flag blowing in the wind with a scenic view from St Ivan fortress on Kotor bay.

Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported

The fire at South Africa's second-busiest airport caused flight delays and diversions, with officials reporting that it has been extinguished.

Emergency services vehicles are seen parked near the departure terminal of the Cape Town International Airport on February 24, 2026 following reports of a fire that broke out on February 24, 2026.

El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US

A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport. 

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

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations

According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.

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

Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

The event, held at the ambassador’s residence in Jaffa, was designed to connect aviation, diplomacy, culture, and fashion around a product the airline positions as its most exclusive cabin.

Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

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 Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.