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
Catch him if you can: Ex-flight attendant pleads guilty to posing as pilot for nearly five years
Pokornik now faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. His sentencing is scheduled for December 8, 2026.
Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027
The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.
International, Israeli carriers set to expand Tel Aviv routes - report
Among the airlines expected to return to Ben-Gurion Airport are United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa, while Israeli carrier Israir aims to launch a Tel Aviv- New York route.
US removes counterterrorism designation from IRGC-linked company
A Treasury Department official said that the removal of sanctions was not indicative of a shift in US policy towards Iran or the IRGC, or negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Condor launch connects Frankfurt and Tel Aviv daily
The German carrier expects high passenger volume on its new Israel route, with many travelers connecting to international destinations.
American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027
Competing US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have also canceled flights to Israel, though both are expected to resume service before the end of 2026.
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets face cabin safety risks and assembly flaws, FAA warns
Production quality problems were revealed in early 2024 when a door-plug panel blew out of a nearly new Alaska Air 737 MAX in flight.
Delays expected on flights to, from Israel due to European air traffic control issues, IAA says
The announcement follows an air traffic control outage in Greece on Sunday, during which thousands of passengers were delayed as flights across Greece were grounded for several hours.
On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard
On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.
Meet Nasreen, the first Druze flight attendant
Nasreen Hadid, a Haifa resident, fulfills a dream while representing the co-existence that embodies her home city.
