Flights

Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted

The incident follows a July 23 N12 report regarding a potential complete civilian drone ban in all of Israel's airspace, amid growing fears of an Iranian attack against the Jewish state.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.
Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.

Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion

Margaret Island in Budapest.

Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, the agency said.  "The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call and the a

FAA to investigate after Trump Marine One safety incident in Washington


Jewish Texas tech entrepreneur dies in plane crash near Mexico border

According to his LinkedIn profile, Baer received the Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty. 

Emergency responders at the scene of a plane crash on a highway near Laredo, Texas, June 17, 2026.

El Al signs codeshare deal with Latvian flag carrier airBaltic, expanding northern European network

El Al has signed a new codeshare agreement with airBaltic, expanding access to European destinations via Riga starting July 1.

El Al and Latvian airline airBaltic launch a codeshare agreement, June 15, 2026.

El Al to offer Starlink internet to passengers starting in 2027

According to Reuters, the service will be implemented at the beginning of the year and will be offered free of charge.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Arkia expands the competition and launches a direct route to Tokyo

Japan has become one of the hottest destinations among Israelis in recent years – and now Arkia is also entering the picture. So, how much will it cost you?

A wanted destination. Japan

EL AL Executive Sharon Brownstone on aviation resilience at JPost NY Conference

"It doesn't matter how much it takes and what we have to do in order to maintain it, we kept the airspace open."

Avi Balashnikov, Chairman, Israel Export Institute, Sharon Brownstone, Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, El Al, Tsachi Namir, CEO, Jerusalem Development Authority & Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO & Group COO, Bazan Group

Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia

The decision was reportedly made by Slovenian authorities, who the company claims were politically motivated in their decision.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025.

El Al opens a direct route to a new destination in the US

El Al will operate three weekly flights to San Francisco starting October. The flight duration is expected to be approximately 15 hours. This is the starting price the company offers on the route.

San Francisco

This is the new Israir aircraft that will fly you to New York this year

The Israeli airline is finalizing the purchase of two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft and plans to operate flights to New York as early as the third quarter of this year.

Israir is finalizing the purchase of two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft

El Al launches direct, 15-hour-long flight to San Francisco from Tel Aviv for next fall

It chose LY49 as the flight number for the 15-hour flights, which will happen three times a week, in homage to the San Francisco 49ers football team.

 The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, CA at sunset. This photo was taken from the Marin Headlands.