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


Israir's new destination: "A place with no tourists"

Starting in September, the Israeli airline will fly to the resort city of Sochi at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The advantage: The boycott on Russia will prevent flight and tourist overload.

 Sochi, Russia

Russia's Aeroflot suffers IT failure, hackers claim responsibility

A statement purporting to be from a hacking group called Silent Crow said it had carried out the operation together with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY.

Cyber Attack

Vueling pilot of plane that saw Jewish kids removed was flight instructor of two 9/11 terrorists

The pilot of the Vueling flight that saw Jewish kids getting forcefully removed was confirmed to be Ivan Chirivella, a Spanish aviator with a connection to the September 11 terror attacks.

A Vueling plane seen at the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2014.

GPT reveals the trick: This is the cheapest day to book a flight

Tips to save on flights and choose the best seat: Smart picks for dates, destinations, and ticket types - plus which seats to book and which to avoid for a better, cheaper flight experience.

 Airplane cabin in flight

Airline Vueling deplanes Jewish children, arrest summer camp director due to alleged disruptions

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called the incident a "serious" antisemitic incident, while Vueling said the crew's decision was not tied to the passenger's religion.

A Vueling Airbus A320; illustrative.

Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous

Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.

 An Iberojet airplane, to be operated by Arkia for the TechAir round-trip flights to and from Tel Aviv and New York.

A gathering of exiles: Meeting Israelis stranded in Cyprus during the war with Iran - opinion

After 11 days of the forced stopover in Paphos, in the spirit of the Torah portion of “Shelach” (“Send”), I secured an El Al “lottery” ticket back home.

 A police officer patrols at Paphos International Airport in Cyprus.

British low-cost easyJet extends suspension of Israel flights until 2026

This new extension by easyJet is the longest period of suspension by any foreign airline since the start of the war with Iran, but goes in line with the airline’s conduct.

An Easyjet airplane is towed at Linate Airport In Milan, Italy, May 2, 2024.

Syria's aviation comeback struggles amid regional turmoil - analysis

Airlines are worried about the state of Syria's aviation infrastructure and management of the industry.

 Two Airbus A320s belonging to Syrian Air and Cham Wings Airlines are parked in the apron as Damascus International Airport is closed, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024.

Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability

Airline's Abu Dhabi venture faced increasing losses, prompting strategic shift back to Europe.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.