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Aviation sector threatens strike over Wizz Air Israel base

Histadrut labor federation says more than 11,000 aviation workers could take action within two weeks, warning the planned Wizz Air base was approved without consultation and could threaten job security and sector stability

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.18.26

KLM reverses course, will not resume flights to Tel Aviv amid security concerns

Dutch airline cites regional instability and operational risks in decision to keep Tel Aviv route suspended, joining other major carriers adjusting schedules and avoiding Middle East airspace

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.28.26

Another airline suspends flights to Israel amid rising security tensions

After KLM and the Lufthansa Group, Italy’s ITA Airways announces a temporary suspension of overnight flights to Israel, citing heightened security tensions in the Middle East, while Israeli airports continue operating normally

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.24.26

Ryanair among foreign carriers still keeping away from Israel

Low-cost giant says it will not operate Tel Aviv flights before Oct. 25; other airlines yet to announce resumption of flights, most suspended through end of July

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.25.25

British Airways suspends Tel Aviv service into fall amid Iran war

Israeli campaign against Iran triggers widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, as international airlines suspend service amid escalating regional tensions

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.19.25

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