Airlines

Ynetnews Channels

More Channels

Weather
Homepage
Shopping

More sites

Contact

24°

Weather

Ynet Channels

More Channels

More Sites

Contact

Airlines

New Israeli airline set to launch: What you need to know

Cypriot and Greek carriers TUS Airways and Blue Bird, owned by Israel’s Holiday Lines, clear regulatory hurdle to launch TUS IL; 'This is a new airline that will compete for the benefit of the Israeli public,' says CEO Nir Dagan

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.08.25

Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Israel in late June

German airline group resumes Tel Aviv operations June 23 after situation assessment; Ryanair, British Airways extend suspensions through July–August

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.06.25

No takeoff yet: Lufthansa delays Israel return once more over security concerns

European airlines extend Israel flight suspensions through June–July citing security concerns; United, Delta and European carriers resume service as Ryanair threatens exit over instability

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.03.25

Ryanair extends Israel flight cancellations through end of July

Irish low-cost airline CEO Michael O'Leary warns company is 'beginning to lose patience' with Israel's security situation as additional airlines extend halt of operations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.28.25

Lufthansa extends Israel flight suspension through mid-June

Major airline group extends Israel flight suspensions over security concerns, joining growing list of carriers halting service

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.26.25

Lufthansa extends Israel flight suspension through June 8 citing security concerns

Major airlines including Lufthansa and British Airways extend flight suspensions to Israel through June due to security risks, while Delta, Wizz Air and Aegean Airlines restart services

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.20.25

Ryanair extends Israel flight suspension as Houthi missiles target country

Ongoing Houthi attacks against central Israel push Irish low-cost carrier to postpone operations longer than planned; several airlines preparing to renew operations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.14.25

These are the major airlines that have suspended service to Israel

Houthi ballistic missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport leads numerous international airlines to cancel flights, leaving passengers stranded and prompting Israeli carriers to offer emergency solutions

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.07.25

These are the major airlines that have suspended service to Israel

Houthi ballistic missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport leads numerous international airlines to cancel flights, leaving passengers stranded and prompting Israeli carriers to offer emergency solutions

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.05.25

Airlines are cancelling again: Here's how to know if you are entitled to a refund

The Houthi missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport led to flight cancellations, and stranded passengers were forced to purchase new tickets; 'Instead of a flight for 9.90 euros, I have to pay $277'; When is a refund due, and what do the airlines offer?

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.04.25

Airlines suspend Israel flights after Houthi missile strike

Air India turns its plane around to return home, although already in Jordanian airspace, Air Europa flight on Madrid runway awaiting take off to Tel Aviv, cancelled; Cyprus president delays arrival on state visit after flight held back

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Itamar Eichner | 05.04.25

Air Haifa delays launch of Paphos flights after planes forced by Shin Bet to land in Larnaca

Company cites operational considerations beyond its control leaving flights to land in Larnaca until May; Airline offers full compensation to ticket holders who decide to scrap holiday plans and credit coupons for others as compensation for discomfort

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.25.25

Air Canada to resume Israel flights in June, joining growing list of returning airlines

Canadian flag carrier to operate 4 direct weekly flights on Toronto-Tel Aviv route, weekly flight to and from Montreal starting in August

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.20.25

Competition in Israeli skies heats up with planned new airline

Kavei Hufsha, owners of Blue Bird and Tus Airways, plan to launch new Israeli airline to expand competition and serve destinations beyond Europe; starting with two aircraft, airline expected to operate from Ben Gurion Airport within 18 months

Navit Zomer | 01.29.25

Foreign airlines begin return to Israel: Will prices go down?

Return of low-cost airlines alongside some European carriers starting February is expected to affect ticket prices amid higher competition

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.19.25