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United Airlines cancels Israel flights until May 9

American company says it prioritizes safety of passengers and crew members, as it extends flight suspension amid Iranian attack last month

‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎ | 05.01.24

Airlines cancel flights to Israel amid retaliatory strike in Iran

The Lufthansa Group has canceled its flights to Israel until Saturday morning, along with Dutch airline KLM and Polish carrier LOT; United Airlines will not resume flights at least until May 2

‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎ | 04.19.24

EasyJet grounds all flights to Israel until April 21

Following Saturday's Iranian attack which closed Israeli airspace for 7 hours, domestic and foreign airlines revise operations in Israel and the region

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Roi Rubinstein | 04.15.24

Israeli airspace closed until further notice

Ahead of Iranian strike Airport Authority adheres to instruction from defense establishment; suspends all domestic, international flights

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 04.14.24

Ben Gurion Airport dedicates exhibit to natural beauty of war zones

The Wrapped in Love exhibition displayed in Ben Gurion Airport departures hall designed to ensure that passing travelers would remember war-afflicted communities as they were before October 7

Roy Rubinstein | 04.09.24

Visiting Israel for Passover? This is your Ben Gurion Airport transport guide

With an estimated 60,000 passengers per day expected during Passover, long waits for taxis are likely and the airport authorities will increase the use of shuttles and shared taxis; Here's all the vital information holiday travelers need

Roee Rubinstein | 04.07.24

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair to resume Israel operations

Following the decision to reopen Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport, designed primarily for low-cost and local flights, Ryanair says is offering flights to Italy, Malta, Hungary and Cyprus as of June 2

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.04.24

1.2 million passengers will pass through Ben-Gurion airport in April

About 60,000 passengers a day are expected to pass through the airport during the peak travel time of the Passover holiday; The busiest day will be April 21; Top destinations are Greece and Cyprus

Roy Rubinstein | 03.28.24

Low-cost airlines back in Israel, prices slashed in half

$635 price drop for New York route, ticket to Amsterdam at $407 instead of $610 and a whopping 78% difference for the London route; new analysis explores impact of foreign airlines' comeback on ticket prices

Iris Lifshitz Kliger | 03.24.24

Ben Gurion Airport's low-cost terminal to resume operations on June 1

Terminal 1 to reopen after war-induced hiatus in bid bring back low-cost airlines and lower air travel prices

Roy Rubinstein | 03.20.24

Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 1 opening delayed - plane ticket prices sky rocket

Israel Airport Authority suspends Terminal 1 out of fear of losing over NIS 200 million annually in operation costs, however, as flight prices surge and the Transportation Ministry considers either forcing a reopen or approving reduced airport fees

Yuval Azulay | 03.18.24

Increase in ammunition forgotten in Israeli's luggage, airport authority says

Ben Gurion Airport in a statement says 4-5 incidents of ammunition, grenades and firearms found per day amid war; urge Israelis to take careful care to remove all manner of military equipment before arriving at airport

Roy Rubinstein | 03.10.24

United Airlines to resume flights to Israel

American airline notifies Israel Airports Authority of its plans to resume flights beginning March 3

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 02.21.24

Flying from Ben Gurion? Wizz Air hits flyers with extra airport fee

Resuming flights next month, low-cost carrier to add fee for flights departing from Ben Gurion due to Terminal 1's closure, shifting operations to higher-cost Terminal 3; how bad is this ticket price hike?

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 02.17.24

Irish wrath? Ryanair cancels all spring flights to Israel

Irish low-cost airline move comes after recent resumption of operations with a limited flight schedule to Israel; cancellation was discovered on company's booking website, as Ryanair has not yet released an official announcement on the matter

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.13.24