Arkia

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.

Arkia Airlines decided to offer New York-bound travelers an affordable solution.
 Arkia airplane

Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus

Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Israel's Arkia Airlines makes history with 'complex and challenging' flight to Arctic Circle

Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Arkia makes history with first Israeli landing near the North Pole


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.

Baby rats were discovered in a service cart on an Arkia flight returning from Greece to Israel

Baby rats on Arkia flight prompt accusatory battle between airline, catering company

Footage of the rats, discovered on a service cart during the flight, circulated on social media and sparked widespread reactions online.

Baby rats discovered on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel.

Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets

The Israeli aircraft was safely escorted through Hungarian airspace by the NATO jets before continuing toward Austria.

Arkia aircraft Airbus a321neo LR arrives for a welcome ceremony after his landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv on November 13, 2018.

Arkia expands the competition and launches a direct route to Tokyo

Japan has become one of the hottest destinations among Israelis in recent years – and now Arkia is also entering the picture. So, how much will it cost you?

A wanted destination. Japan

After Hanoi, Arkia opens a new direct route to the Far East

The route joins the direct flights operated by the company to Hanoi and will allow travelers to fly to eastern Vietnam and return through Hanoi and exit from Saigon, or vice versa.

Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Arkia aircraft Airbus a321neo LR arrives for a welcome ceremony after his landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv on November 13, 2018.

From Tel Aviv to New York: Arkia’s transatlantic push fuels global growth

With a thriving New York route and nearly 40 destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Arkia is redefining its long-haul strategy

Arkia Airlines decided to offer New York-bound travelers an affordable solution.

Not just to New York: Arkia introduces business class on flights to Europe

For the first time on its European routes, Arkia launches a business class on its Paris route with spacious seating, VIP service, lounge access, extended baggage allowance, and prices from $849.

Business class on an A320 aircraft.

Arkia launches first business class service to Europe with Tel Aviv-Paris route

Arkia launches its first-ever business-class service on the Tel Aviv-Paris route, expanding its premium options.

 Arkia's plane

Former El Al chief rejects monopoly, price gouging claims after Iran war profits

"Two crises in five years, each of which lasted two years plus, with a small break in the middle. That's extreme and had a dramatic impact on the aviation sector."

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