Flights

Renewed Moscow-Damascus flights signal revival of ties after Assad's fall - analysis

Syria is expanding its airline network, adding flights from numerous countries over the past year as Damascus seeks to reconnect with the region and Europe.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa shake hands during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 28, 2026.
Haifa Airport.

900 new parking spots: Haifa Airport prepares for surge in passenger numbers

Israelis at Ben Gurion Airport.

Massive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits

Niv Sultan and Deni Avdija for FLY CARD.

The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?


El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Tired of economy class but can’t afford business? United has found a solution

Starting in 2027: United Airlines unveils a new concept that will allow economy passengers to turn three seats into a semi-flat bed-like surface - more space without paying for premium cabins.

Seats that open into a bed. United Relax.

Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks

Greek carrier Blue Bird, set to resume flights on Sunday, will be the first foreign carrier to return to Israel since the skies largely closed following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

Airplanes fly out from Ben Gurion International airport. April 7, 2025.

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots express widespread safety concerns flying in the Middle East during the Iran conflict, fearing retribution from airlines for refusing high-risk assignments.

An Emirates aircraft is seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines airplane at Cairo International Airport, March 31, 2026; illustrative.

Israel weighs expanding Ben-Gurion flights after Iran ceasefire announcement

Arkia Israeli Airlines says it aims to resume its full flight schedule by May 3, but cautions that the current framework remains "influenced by the security situation."

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

El Al cancels all scheduled flights till April 18 due to war in Middle East

El AL's decision follows a government announcement easing flight restrictions, with additional departures now available under the emergency flight schedule currently in place.

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

Flights to start departing from Ben-Gurion with 100 passengers, Transportation Ministry announces

This represents an increase in the 80-passenger limit per flight, while the ministry will also allow two flights to depart per hour.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

"A lot of stress”: United Airlines to add $10 to checked-bag charge

United Airlines said the changes align with market conditions and industry trends.

Flight luggage.

Reporter's notebook: The road out of Israel runs through a grotty Egyptian office - feature

With flights grounded and missiles overhead, one journalist's wartime exit took him from the Negev desert to a shakedown at the Taba border crossing.

An Israeli police car blocks the road on the Israeli side of the Taba crossing leading into Egypt on February 16, 2014.

Israeli industry groups seek priority outbound flights for business delegations amid wartime limits

The request was made in a formal letter to the head of the Home Front Command, as recent wartime rules have sharply limited departures from Ben-Gurion Airport.

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