Arkia
Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost
Intial demand for the direct flight from Tel Aviv to Marrakesh indicates that Israeli tourism could return to pre-war levels, when approximately 100,000 Israelis visited Morocco each year.
Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027
A Historic Milestone at Arkia:
Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map
Surprise move: Arkia launches business class to Europe, plus a long-awaited new destination
Arkia announced its summer 2026 schedule with 40 destinations, launching business class to Paris from $850 and unveiling a new aircraft named after Yehoram Gaon.
Arkia unveils Spring-Summer 2026 destinations
They are launching Business Class on their Paris route
Arkia announces new Summer 2026 flights to Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, Vilnius
Airline says it will fly to about 40 destinations, adding Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, and Vilnius, while debuting a 12-seat premium cabin on the Paris route.
Regulator to fine El Al up to NIS 121m for price gouging
The investigation found that fares rose by an average of 16%, with some routes recording sharper increases of 6% to 31%.
American investor Elliot Zemel in advanced talks to buy Arkia Airlines
The Nakash brothers are in advanced talks to sell control of Arkia Airlines to American investor Elliot Zemel, following financial losses and a legal battle over a Wizz Air hub in Israel.
El Al, Arkia ease flight cancellation rules while foreign carriers trim Israel schedules
The announcements come as some foreign airlines have adjusted operations in the region, with the majority of the carriers citing the security situation.
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.
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.
Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers
Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.
Arkia plane hit by Philippine plane at JFK airport, leaving some 270 passengers stranded - report
The Arkia flight, which was Tel-Aviv-bound and set to carry some 270 passengers, has been delayed due to the damage the accident caused.
