Flights

Porto gets closer to Israelis: New direct flight route at competitive prices

Portuguese airline TAP Air, which recently announced plans to resume its Lisbon–Tel Aviv route, is set to add four weekly flights from Porto starting in fall 2026, with fares starting at under $400.

Porto, Portugal.
Bishoftu International Airport.

Africa opens its doors: A new airport that will change how Israelis fly

Boaz Levy ,President & CEO, Israel Aerospace Industries

'Saving lives is our mission, and we are very proud of it'

Thailand.

The destination that keeps breaking records – And the world's attention returns


US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings

JetBlue Airways has canceled 225 flights, the most among the carriers, closely followed by Delta Air Lines canceling 177 flights and 153 by Republic Airways.

A JetBlue Airlines plane approaches Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., December 24, 2025.

Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included

Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.

Delta Flight Wi-Fi.

The runway at takeoff: An Israeli fashion show surprised passengers at 30,000 feet

During an Israir flight to Rome, the aisle became a fashion runway as designer Yaron Minkowski showcased a mini-collection inspired by the flight attendants’ uniforms and the airline’s colors.

Yaron Minkowski’s fashion show on an Israir plane.

Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers

Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.

AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

Israelis seek affordable snow: Price drops at ski destinations in winter 2026

Winter 2025–2026 flight prices drop at most ski destinations: Sofia $320→$275, Geneva $510→$450, while Tbilisi sees higher demand with a moderate price decrease.

Ski Resort in the Swiss Alps.

Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms

Flights were diverted away from Ankara Airport following the report, according to publicly available flight-tracking data.

Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Esenboga Airport, in Ankara, Turkey August 1, 2024

160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved

Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.

160-million-year-old Anchiornis fossils.

Greece was just the start: Air Haifa launches a new surprising winter destination

The northern airline launches a new route to Sofia starting in January. Flights are aimed at the ski season at Borovets and Bansko. Launch price for three days: $79 one way.

Air Haifa Plane.

Police arrest Cathay passenger who tried to open aircraft door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong

A passenger on Cathay Pacific flight CX811 from Boston to Hong Kong tried to open the aircraft door mid-flight. No injuries occurred, and the incident is under investigation by Hong Kong police.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport on the day of the official launch of its third runway, in Hong Kong, China November 28, 2024; illustrative.

El Al’s Ben-Zvi: 'A strong Israeli airline is a strategic asset'

At the Washington Conference, EL AL Chairman Amikam Ben-Zvi highlights the airline’s wartime role, resilience, and national mission.

Amikam Ben Zvi, Chairman of EL AL Israel Airlines