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This is what El Al's upgraded luxury lounge at Ben Gurion looks like

The lounge in Terminal 3 is available to the airline's top tier customers; Access to the lounge cannot be purchased on a one-time basis and is granted solely as a status benefit

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.15.26

Wizz Air walks back plan to resume Israel flights, suspends service until May 4

The decision comes just days after the airline said it would gradually reopen ticket sales for flights to and from Tel Aviv starting April 25, in line with international safety guidelines

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.14.26

Foreign airlines start returning to Israel this month as flight resumptions roll out through April

Wizz Air to reopen bookings from April 25; Etihad resumes Abu Dhabi route mid-month; Blue Bird set to be first foreign carrier back as broader list of airlines delays return dates into summer and beyond

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.10.26

Expect a slow return alongside great uncertainty: this is when foreign airlines will return

A day after the ceasefire went into effect, demand is already soaring – but there are hardly any foreign planes at Ben Gurion Airport; in the meantime, with supply limited and fuel prices soaring, the dream of a cheap summer vacation is receding

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.09.26

Israel’s Airports Authority weighs expanding flights after Iran ceasefire

After the Iran ceasefire, Israel’s Airports Authority is weighing a gradual expansion of flights at Ben Gurion and other airports, in coordination with security officials, while Arkia plans a full schedule starting May 3

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.08.26

Foreign airlines extend Israel flight cancellations as Aegean suspends routes until June 26

United, Delta, Air Canada and Lufthansa among carriers halting service for months amid ongoing war; low-cost and regional airlines also delay returns, leaving limited international connectivity to Tel Aviv

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Reuters | 04.06.26

Wartime limits on Ben Gurion flight eased, raising outbound passenger cap

Airlines at Ben Gurion Airport will be allowed to sell up to 100 seats on departing flights, as Israel cautiously relaxes restrictions imposed after security concerns; Air India joins foreign airlines canceling or suspending service to and from Israel due to war

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.05.26

Thick black smoke from mystery package at Ben Gurion Airport sparks hazmat alert, workers evacuated

Emergency crews rushed to Israel’s main airport after a package from abroad began emitting dense black smoke; hazardous materials unit deployed amid fears of toxic substance, workers evacuated as officials say situation under control with no injuries

Meir Turgeman | 04.05.26

Flight restrictions eased at Ben Gurion from Sunday

After security reassessments, Israel increases outbound flight capacity from 50 to 70 passengers starting Sunday, with up to 20 additional seats allowed for humanitarian cases, partially rolling back recent restrictions at Ben Gurion Airport

04.03.26

Delta halts Israel flights until Sept. 5, United through June 14

Lufthansa Group says its airlines — Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines — will suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv through May 31

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.25.26

Passover travel crunch: sky-high flight prices and costly Eilat vacations leave few options

Travelers are rerouting through Jordan and Egypt, facing long overland journeys, limited flights and surging demand, with some routes requiring daylong trips and added costs despite already high holiday prices

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.24.26

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El Al cuts flights to 7 destinations, shifts to essential operations as Ben Gurion Airport limits tighten

Flights reduced to a minimum as Ben Gurion caps departures and passenger numbers; El Al limits service to major hubs while Israir operates only nearby routes, prioritizing humanitarian cases

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.23.26

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

Israel cuts Ben-Gurion traffic to one flight an hour, slashes passenger limits

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and senior officials have ordered further restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport, cutting outbound passengers from 120 to about 50 and reducing overall flight activity

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.22.26

Pricey Exodus: Passover travelers turn to Aqaba and Taba due to wartime flight cuts

Amid tighter limits at Ben Gurion Airport and a severe seat shortage, Israelis seeking Passover travel are turning to routes via Jordan and Egypt, including Arkia flights through Aqaba; they face fares topping $1,100 as Israir cancels flights and freezes sales

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.19.26

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