Flights
El Al cancels all scheduled flights till April 18 due to war in Middle East
El AL's decision follows a government announcement easing flight restrictions, with additional departures now available under the emergency flight schedule currently in place.
Flights to start departing from Ben-Gurion with 100 passengers, Transportation Ministry announces
"A lot of stress”: United Airlines to add $10 to checked-bag charge
Reporter's notebook: The road out of Israel runs through a grotty Egyptian office - feature
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A NIS 40M investment: The decision that will change the lives of Eilat residents
Gov approved NIS 40M to boost flights between Ben Gurion and Ramon in 2026–2027. Eilat residents keep NIS 99 fares. Goal: Better connectivity and lower cost of living.
Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights
Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.
EL AL Chairman Ben Zvi to discuss airline’s plans at Jpost Washington Conference
“We will continue working to increase the frequency of our flights to destinations worldwide to further strengthen the connection between Jewish communities and the State of Israel."
