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‘People get upset when a company succeeds’: Arkia CEO defends airline amid delay complaints

No airline has escaped experiencing flight delays, but Arkia has received harsh criticism online in recent days; CEO Oz Berlowitz: 'Campaign was started by a social media influencer whose family’s flight was delayed. 92% of our flights depart on time'

Navit Zomer | 07.29.26

Direct flights from Israel to Morocco to resume after 3-year halt

Arkia says it will operate two weekly flights to Marrakesh starting August 24, with one-way fares from $329; Israeli passport holders must obtain a visa before travel

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.08.26

Rats found in Arkia service cart on flight from Israel to Greece

Arkia and catering company Tamam trade blame after rat pups were discovered in a service trolley loaded onto a Greece-bound flight from Israel, prompting an internal investigation

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.22.26

Hungarian fighter jets escort Israeli passenger plane after NATO alert

Two JAS-39 Gripen jets escorted the Arkia flight from Tel Aviv to Prague after contact with Hungarian air traffic control was lost; communication was later restored and the plane continued on its route

Itamar Eichner | 06.13.26

New Arkia route breaks El Al's exclusivity in Israelis' favorite destination

Competition for Japan heats up: Arkia announced that it will launch direct flights to Tokyo in October 2026, ending El Al's monopoly on the route; Ticket prices between the two companies on some dates can be significant

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.02.26

Arkia launches business class service to Europe

Israeli airline converts first Airbus A320 to include 12 business seats and 150 economy seats, starting with Paris route, as it moves to expand premium service to additional destinations

ynet Global | 04.28.26

Arkia halts Jordan flights after sudden ban, leaving thousands of passengers stranded

Israeli airline says Jordanian authorities abruptly barred use of European aircraft, forcing cancellations and reroutes as thousands of passengers face disruption and uncertainty

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.29.26

Arkia shifts flights abroad, El Al scales back amid wartime airspace limits

Airlines shift operations to Aqaba and Taba and limit Ben Gurion flights to humanitarian routes as new rules cap passengers at 50 per flight and one departure per hour, leaving many travelers stranded ahead of Passover

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.23.26

Outgoing flights from Israel to resume Sunday

Transportation Minister Miri Regev says move 'subject to security reality'; it comes shortly after the first rescue flights bringing stranded travelers back to Israel landed; El Al won't operate rescue flights on Shabbat

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.05.26

First rescue flights land in Israel after five days of total airspace closure

El Al plans rescue flights from about 22 global destinations, while Israir will operate from Rome, Berlin, Rovaniemi, Athens and Batumi

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.05.26

Arkia launches special Athens-Taba flights starting at $359 amid Israel airspace closure

With Israel’s airspace closed and flights canceled, bypass route through Sinai is opening; Arkia will operate special flights between Athens and Taba, Egypt, allowing passengers to combine air travel with an overland crossing into Israel

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.01.26

Arkia launches business class to Europe, starting with Paris

Arkia unveiled its spring-summer schedule with about 40 global destinations and announced it will introduce business class to Europe for the first time, launching the service on flights to Paris

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.16.26

Arkia names international chef Shahaf Shabtay to lead in-flight cuisine

After El Al teamed up with Assaf Granit, Arkia unveils its own culinary move, appointing chef Shahaf Shabtay to overhaul menus on long-haul flights, starting with New York, Thailand and Vietnam, and launching a special ‘chef on board’ flight

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.10.26

Under the radar: Arkia quietly flew charter flights to Morocco despite wartime ban

Despite a Shin Bet and Transportation Ministry ban since October 2023, Arkia has operated occasional charter flights to Morocco with special approvals, including recent flights carrying Israelis to a pilgrimage honoring Rabbi Yitzchak Abuchatzerah

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.01.26

Somalia blocks Arkia overflight after Israel recognizes Somaliland, risking Thailand route change

Arkia said that as part of routine international aviation procedures, airlines periodically submit requests for overflight permits on various routes; flagship carrier El Al said it does not currently expect changes to its Thailand flight route

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.29.26

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