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Israel closes airspace after launching strike on Iran, flights suspended until further notice

Transportation minister orders immediate halt to civilian flights, urges public not to come to airports and warns of possible missile and drone retaliation; reopening notice to be issued 24 hours in advance

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.28.26

KLM suspends Amsterdam-Tel Aviv route amid regional tensions

Lufthansa and Swiss extend modified night flights via Athens through March 6, while Austrian and Brussels Airlines fly direct; Iberia Express operates one daily flight to Tel Aviv

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.25.26

Tucker Carlson claims detained at airport in Israel, video tells different story

Footage shows conservative commentator smiling, signing documents and posing with security staff at Ben Gurion Airport, as US and Israeli officials say he underwent routine questioning — not arrest or seizure of passport

ynet | 02.20.26

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'We can’t stop living': Unfazed by Iran threats, Israelis keep flying

Despite fears of a possible strike on Iran and concerns Israel’s skies could close, Ben Gurion Airport remains packed, with travelers refusing to give up their vacations, saying 'we need this break' — and if war erupts, 'we’ll come back and hit the Iranians hard'

Maya Cohen | 02.19.26

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

For first time, free Shabbat public transport to Ben Gurion Airport launches with new Route

Route 711 of the 'Na'im Busofash' initiative will stop at Ben Gurion Airport en route between Shoham and Tel Aviv, funded by 12 local authorities; a Tel Aviv deputy mayor said municipalities are stepping in where the government has left a gap

Sivan Hilaie | 02.12.26

Fighter jets scrambled to escort Wizz Air flight to Israel after security scare

Following reports of suspicious behavior on a London–Tel Aviv flight, Israeli security forces scrambled fighter jets in an exceptional move; the suspicion was later cleared and the aircraft landed safely

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Yoav Zitun | 02.08.26

KLM resumes flights to Israel amid Middle East tensions

Airline says will restart Tel Aviv flights on Feb. 2 and 3 with adjusted schedule; from Feb. 1 through Feb. 6, carrier will also operate flights to Dubai, also with schedule adjustments

Reuters | 02.01.26

Every passenger a suspect: the undercover unit guarding Israel’s main gateway

They look like ordinary passengers returning from vacation, but Israel Police Unit 747 detectives quietly scan Ben Gurion Airport for smugglers of guns, drugs and gold; ‘People chase easy money, but when they’re caught, families fall apart'

Meir Turgeman | 01.12.26

'Gift' from abroad: eight handguns seized in suitcase at Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport police detectives arrested the passenger, a resident of Be’er Yaakov, and are now working to determine whether he was merely a courier or also the mastermind behind the smuggling operation

Meir Turgeman | 01.08.26

TAP Air Portugal to resume Tel Aviv flights in March 2026

After halting service following October 7, TAP will return to Israel with five weekly Lisbon-Tel Aviv flights and competitive fares from $176; airline's return reignites price competition with El Al ahead of peak travel seasons

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.23.25

Ben Gurion Airport tightens boarding checks after repeated security breaches

Two stowaway incidents on international flights exposed screening gaps at Israel's main gateway, the Population and Immigration Authority and airlines; Airports Authority to launch immediate changes led by stricter boarding pass checks

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.17.25

Israeli teen boards flight to Vienna without boarding pass in Ben Gurion Airport security lapse

Incident comes just two months after a similar incident in which a 13-year-old boy managed to board an El Al flight to the United States without a ticket or passport rocked the Israeli aviation system

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.16.25

Cheaper flights? Wizz Air CEO says airline to open base in Israel by April

Wizz Air will invest 1 billion dollars in Israel, add 10 aircraft, expand from 20 to 70 routes and create about 4,000 jobs, CEO József Váradi told Transport Minister Miri Regev during their meeting in Jerusalem

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.27.25

Arkia launches Bangkok route and announces new summer destination

The Israeli airline has broken El Al’s monopoly and begun operating the high-demand route with two weekly flights; in July, Arkia will also start a new route in Thailand

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.26.25

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