Flights
Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment
The Trump administration eases some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, allowing US companies to invest, but excludes firms from China, Russia, and other rivals.
Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue
Dutch airline KLM retracts decision to resume Israel flights
Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board including lawmaker
Norwegian airline to resume Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route from April
The low-cost airline announced that its renewed service between Denmark’s capital and Ben-Gurion Airport will initially operate twice a week, with the possibility of adding more flights.
FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights
The FAA lifts flight cuts at 40 US airports after staffing concerns decline, signaling a return to normal operations.
US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink
The FAA eases flight cuts after air traffic control absences drop, with fewer cancellations and delays as the US government shutdown ends.
Israelis are once again heading to India: The direct route is back - and it’s happening very soon
After an eight-month break, Air India will resume direct flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi on January 1, 2026, with five weekly Dreamliner flights on the popular route to the Indian destination.
US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears - analysis
Tens of thousands of flights have been cancelled since the US government began its longest shutdown in history, wreaking havoc on plans and leaving travellers stranded.
Trump demands air traffic controllers return to work as flight cancellations spike
"All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially 'docked,'" Trump wrote on social media. "REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY."
Delta doubles presence: Two new routes from Israel to the U.S. to launch soon
After resuming its New York route, Delta Air Lines will launch two more Israel routes – to Atlanta and Boston – in April and October 2026, reconnecting its U.S. hubs with Tel Aviv.
Drone sighting halts operations at Belgium’s Brussels, Sweden's Gothenburg airports
Drones have caused major disruption across Europe in recent months, forcing temporary airport closures in several countries.
USDOT to start flight cuts at 4% Friday, sources say, rising to 10% next week
US transportation secretary confirms reduction at 40 major airports starting Friday after the gov't shutdown left 63,000 workers without pay, worsening staff shortages and increasing delays.
Not just low-cost anymore: Wizz Air enters “business” and shakes up the aviation market
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is testing “Wizz Class,” its first offering for business travelers, marking a surprising move beyond its usual dense, low-fare model.
