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Delays expected on flights to, from Israel due to European air traffic control issues, IAA says

The announcement follows an air traffic control outage in Greece on Sunday, during which thousands of passengers were delayed as flights across Greece were grounded for several hours.

Cancelled and delayed flights pictured on the information board at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, during a strike action of Belgian air traffic control organization Skeyes, bringing a halt to all air traffic in Belgium, Tuesday, June 2, 2026; Illustrative.
 El Al Flight 402 - The Lockheed Constellation registered as 4X-AKC, pictured here in 1950.

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KLM, Air France suspend Israel flights as US-Iran tensions escalate

These cancellations come after US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had an "armada" heading towards Iran.

KLM aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Schipol airport near Amsterdam April 15, 2015.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Iran's crisis will not last forever - Israel and the world have a real opportunity - opinion

Iranian instability and potential US action create a critical moment for Israel to strengthen its regional position within the Middle East.

People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026

Israel's Arkia forges deal with JetBlue on flight connections in US

The deal links Arkia’s up to seven weekly direct flights from Tel Aviv to JFK with JetBlue’s extensive US, Caribbean, and Central America network, the airlines said.

 Arkia airplane

Air India admits it found 'lost' Boeing 737 after 13 years, parked in Kolkata airport

The jet, parked in 2012 and later decommissioned, slipped off company records amid successive restructurings, the airline said.

An Air India Express' Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft is seen during an event unveiling the airline's new brand identity at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on October 18, 2023.

US airlines cancel flights after Caribbean airspace closure amid Maduro capture

Major US airlines canceled hundreds of flights after the FAA closed airspace in the Caribbean, citing safety risks linked to US military activity in Venezuela.

An American Airlines plane is parked at a gate at the LaGuardia Airport in New York City, November 18, 2025; illustrative.

New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026

The company is looking for experienced Airbus A320 pilots, and is offering a promotion track to the rank of captain within two years and after 3,000 flying hours.

A Tus Airways Airbus A320-200 is seen landing at Ben-Gurion Airport, in Israel, July 12, 2021

Larnaca flight rerouted over Beirut due to Storm Byron lands safely in Tel Aviv

The aircraft landed safely at Ben-Gurion Airport approximately 30 minutes later than scheduled.

Aegean Airlines jet [File]

A revolution in the skies: How a curved wing saves airlines millions of dollars

Wingtip curves are now a key feature of modern aviation. Though they seem like a design detail, they have saved the industry billions and reduced air pollution.

El Al Plane.

Lufthansa Cargo imposes embargo on Israel‑bound military, security cargo

The company said that it was an internal decision by Lufthansa Cargo to impose an embargo on all military and security cargo

 Lufthansa cargo aircraft is pictured at Frankfurt airport, Germany, November 27, 2020