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."

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.
An Arkia airplane is seen in the sky above Tel Aviv, March 8, 2026.

After Morocco, Tokyo ticket troubles, Arkia launches discounted eSIM deal for passengers

A Lufthansa airplane at Vassil Levski airport in Sofia on November 5, 2026.

Lufthansa Group says crews will not spend overnights in Israel amid Iran threat - report

An El Al 787 Dreamliner takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, October 13, 2026.

El Al net profits decline despite increased passenger traffic, record third-quarter revenue


Scandinavian Airlines cancels planned Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route over 'not yet suitable' conditions

SAS stopped flying to Israel in March 2016 and briefly resumed service in October 2025. Several months later, however, it suspended the flights again.

The logo of SAS Scandinavian Airlines is seen on anAirbus A330 plane during a SAS press conference at Copenhagen Airport in Copenhagen on June 30, 2026.

Air Canada brings back Tel Aviv flights, suspends flight director for antisemitic posts

After months of safety-related cancellations, Air Canada is resuming its Tel Aviv-Toronto route in November instead of January, as it manages a internal crisis over an employee’s online hate posts.

Air Canada brings back Tel Aviv flights ahead of schedule.

Canada seeks private investment via long-term concessions for four largest airports, Carney says

"(We) will retain ownership of the underlying land and assets, but we will unlock their true value by bringing in new capital and expertise into their operations and growth."

An Air Canada Express Jazz Aviation Mitsubishi CRJ-900ER airplane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after arriving from Toronto on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights

Damscus plans to turn a former military airport into a hub for private jets sparks backlash among residents who say the project could desturb suspected mass graves.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the runway from the tower control room at military airport in the suburb of Mezzeh Saturday, 12th September 2026, 08:00

Returning to Tel Aviv: First United Airlines flight since February lands at Ben-Gurion Airport

United Airlines’ first flight from Newark to Tel Aviv since before Operation Roaring Lion landed in Israel on Wednesday.

 A United Airlines flight lands at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, March 31, 2025; illustrative.

Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027

Israel's first direct flight to the Philippines is set to begin in 2027.

Airbus A321 aircraft, Arkia.

Delta, United Airlines return to Israel in time for High Holy Days, other carriers follow

Regarding European carriers, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is set to restart its Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route starting October 26, with the company operating four round-trip Airbus A320neo flights weekly.

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 airplane departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Atlanta on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Mount Anak Krakatau eruption grounds over 200 flights at Jakarta airport

Ash was identified as high as 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) on the Java side of the volcano and a plume of up to 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) on the Sumatra side.

Lava streams down from Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatoa) volcano during an eruption as seen from Rakata island in South Lampung on July 19, 2018.

Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report

El Al's push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

El Al airplane.

A time for flight renewals: Delta’s and United’s return puts stamp on Israeli victory - comment

When the American airline giants agree to renew flights to Israel, it means the global gatekeepers have officially declared the crisis contained.

 WHEN THE American giants 'put their stamps' on our skies, it means the global gatekeepers have officially declared the crisis contained., says the writer.