Flights

Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway, sparks flight delays cancellations

The Federal Aviation Administration said it was slowing flights into LaGuardia Airport, due to weather and the sinkhole.

A jet prepares to refuel at LaGuardia Airport, New York City, April 16, 2026; illustrative.
Blue Bird

Blue Bird opens three new routes to Europe this summer

Vueling Airbus 320-271

“Uh, we just hit somebody”: Denver airport to revamp protocols after pedestrian sucked into engine

Ho Chi Minh City

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


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.

El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina

The airline announced that sales for its two new routes – Seoul and Buenos Aires – have opened. How much will you pay for a flight lasting more than 16 hours?

El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina

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.

Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights

The collapse of Spirit, a company that helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed with major carriers, will result in thousands of job losses.

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 17, 2026.

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

Two or three European airlines could go bankrupt because of fuel squeeze, says Ryanair CEO

Wizz Air called Ryanair’s bankruptcy suggestions “categorically untrue."

WIZZ AIR Plane.

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

Samsonite luggage takes prime-time spotlight in Big Brother Israel 2026

The brand’s UPSCAPE summer edition entered the Reshet 13 reality show with bold limited-edition colors, a 145-liter capacity, and a recommended price of NIS 1,550.

UPSCAPE Samsonite luggage

El Al expands in a big way: Here’s what’s planned for the new fleet

El Al is purchasing six Boeing 787-9 aircraft with an option for six more. Some will be upgraded to the 787-10 model, with the fleet expected to grow from 17 aircraft to 28 by decade’s end.

El Al aircraft.