Airlines
Israir airline in talks to purchase rival Arkia in bid to compete against foreign carriers - report
Local media have reported that privately owned Arkia has recently suffered a loss, and though its results have not been published its owners said the airline had fallen into a "crisis."
After Morocco, Tokyo ticket troubles, Arkia launches discounted eSIM deal for passengers
Lufthansa Group says crews will not spend overnights in Israel amid Iran threat - report
El Al net profits decline despite increased passenger traffic, record third-quarter revenue
The lesson from the nightmare flight – and the disturbing detail still not fixed
A month after a terrorist pilot tried to crash a plane on its way to Ben-Gurion Airport, the Tax Authority is demanding that airlines submit crew member lists 48 hours in advance.
United flight returns to airport after passenger spotted texting about hijacking aircraft
The aircraft landed safely, according to Fox 5 Las Vegas, with no injuries reported among its 150 passengers and six crew members.
New route launched from Haifa to beloved Greek city
airHaifa began operating routes to Ramon and Thessaloniki. Customers are currently voting on Facebook to select the discount for Election Day.
Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital
Israir launched a direct route today from Ben Gurion Airport to Madrid, featuring three weekly flights. To mark the launch, round-trip tickets for flights in October start at $328 per person.
Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions
FlyAll is the only card in Israel that lets customers redeem accumulated funds for flights on all four Israeli airlines and various international carriers.
El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul
Cabin upgrades begin rolling out in November, with revised menus and entertainment; free Starlink internet is planned for 2027.
Austrian Airlines confirms 'no danger' found on board Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Bulgaria
The Israel Air Force has noted that the incident did not occur in or near Israeli airspace, and therefore they are not involved in the incident and were not required to act at this time.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report
Canadian carrier WestJet informed Boeing of the issue after a November 2024 test flight, though the US aircraft maker did not inform other customers of the problem for nearly two years.
Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.
Ethiopian Airlines flight turned away from Israel after pilot revealed to be Indonesian - report
The Islamic country of Indonesia currently has no diplomatic ties with Israel, making its nationals ineligible for flying to Israel due to the security risk.
