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.

An illustration of oil rigs over a background of a Venezuelan flag.
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks with the media while arriving for a vote, as members of Congress work to resolve a dispute over immigration enforcement and avert a looming partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 29, 2026.

Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue

 KLM Dutch airline planes

Dutch airline KLM retracts decision to resume Israel flights

A Twin Otter aircraft purchased by Colombian airline Satena is seen in the company's hangar in Bogota, Colombia, November 25, 2024; illustrative.

Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board including lawmaker


The travel company returns to Israelis’ favorite winter destination

Flying Carpet launches a direct flight to Sofia starting October 23, twice a week for $379. The destination offers cheap shopping, casinos, and for sports fans – Hapoel Tel Aviv EuroLeague games.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Two weeks in paradise: Breathtaking landscapes and colors in the magical Kyrgyzstan

Snowy mountains, arid deserts, thousands of shades of green, and magnificent lakes. And horses – everywhere there are horses. A travel journal to the magical destination – Kyrgyzstan.

Cabins in Kyrgyzstan

Luxury above the clouds: SWISS’s extravagant suites – and how much they’ll cost you

SWISS unveils its First Grand Suite: Two connected suites that turn into an office, bedroom, or dining space in the sky. A luxury reserved for the wealthy.

Swiss Air. Smoke entered the cockpit and the economy class cabin

Air Canada cabin staff go on strike, grounding hundreds of flights

This is the first strike Air Canada's cabin crew has staged since 1985.

 Air Canada

After five years of development: Boeing’s most advanced plane took off for the first time

The Boeing 777-9, the next generation jetliner, took off from Paine Field in the US on its maiden flight. The crew reported the plane "flew wonderfully" during the test flight.

The new plane. Huge range of over 13,000 km

El Al claims Wizz Air Israeli base could 'hurt Israeli aviation, create competitive inequality'

The airline opposed the establishment of a domestic base of operations in Israel by Wizz Air, in a letter signed by El Al’s CEO and chair of the board.

Wizz Air plane seen on the runway

Paris air controller who shouted 'free Palestine' to El Al pilots suspended, minister confirms

French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed on Tuesday that the air traffic controller would be “stripped of all ability to practice until further notice.”

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.

Italian priest refused entry to Israel, deported due to 'public security reasons'

The priest, Don Nandino Capovilla from Venice, was set to take part in a pilgrimage to Bethlehem along with fifteen others.

 Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport

Joining the trend: Secret flights launches credit card with 0% foreign currency fee

Secret Flights launches Israel’s first travel credit card with 0% FX fees on flights and hotels, free premium membership, and early access to deals - celebrating 7 years and 1 million users.

Yaniv Lanis and Ariel Lanis, founders of Secret Flights, with Noya Persol and Yaron Tikotin from CAL

Arkia launches a route to London this summer and promises: Prices starting from $299

Starting next month, the Israeli airline will fly to Stansted Airport near London. The price for a round trip is expected to be less than $600, without luggage.

 London