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Winter flight deals: round-trip tickets from Israel to Europe for under $150

November is shaping up to be a prime month for travelers, with airlines offering exceptionally low fares amid growing competition; Flights to destinations like Larnaca, Athens, and Rome start at under $100 each way, making overseas vacations more affordable than ever

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.29.25

How a teen stowaway managed to slip past security at Ben Gurion Airport

New details reveal 13-year-old boy bypassed all security and biometric checks before being removed moments before takeoff; authorities investigating what officials call a multi-agency failure

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.08.25

Without a ticket or passport: 13-year-old sneaks onto El Al plane and is removed just before takeoff

Security failure re at Ben Gurion Airport: Israel Airports Authority is investigating how the boy managed to pass all the inspection stages without having the appropriate documents; El Al: 'The boy was safely removed from the plane before takeoff'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.08.25

נתיב הטיסה של נתניהו בכנף ציון מישראל לארה"ב

Netanyahu's flight path detours around Europe en route to UN speech in New York

Prime minister's plane took off for New York on a route that avoided flying over European countries, crossing over only Greece and Italy and continuing through the Strait of Gibraltar to bypass France amid tensions with Macron, and the fear of an arrest warrant in the event of an emergency landing

Itamar Eichner | 09.25.25

El Al joins top 25 airlines worldwide for passenger experience

Despite a challenging year, El Al earned a five-star APEX rating for the fifth consecutive year and, for the first time, entered the global top 25 airlines for in-flight passenger experience based on millions of traveler reviews

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.12.25

El Al to resume flights to Eilat after over a decade

Flights to Eilat will start in October, and will only operate this winter, with prices starting at 139 shekels one way, 99 shekels for Eilat residents; 'Important move to improve accessibility for residents of Israel’s southernmost city'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.19.25

Arkia to launch direct flights to Bangkok and Hanoi, challenging El Al’s monopoly

Arkia will resume Bangkok flights in November and launch an exclusive Hanoi route in January 2026, offering significantly lower fares than El Al; The move is part of a broader expansion aimed at boosting competition and strengthening Israel’s ties to Asia

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.13.25

French air traffic controller who told El Al pilots to 'Free Palestine' suspended

France's transport minister announced the suspension of the air traffic controller who made the anti-Israeli call on the radio after takeoff; 'We have initiated disciplinary proceedings'

ynet | 08.12.25

France admits visa freeze on El Al security guards is retaliation for Israeli checks on diplomats

A French diplomatic source confirmed Paris halted visa renewals for El Al flight security team members in response to Israel’s security screenings of French diplomats at Charles de Gaulle Airport; The move leaves some guards illegal, others on temporary visas, and several forced home

Itamar Eichner | 08.12.25

French air traffic controller radios 'Free Palestine' message at El Al flight crew

Controller greets Israeli flight crew with a 'Free Palestine' message after takeoff amid a broader diplomatic rift and attacks on local airlines

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.12.25

France quietly ends visas for El Al flight security guards in Paris amid Gaza war tensions

Amid tensions over Gaza war, France stops renewing work visas for El Al flight security guards, forcing them to stay without visas or return to Israel; guard says no renewals issued in 6 months; Israeli embassy in contact with French authorities over matter

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.25

מירי רגב צייצה באיקס על אירוע אנטישמי בצרפת

'Genocide airline': Pro-Palestinian vandalism targets El Al office in Paris

Transportation Minister Regev slams red paint splashed on airline premises while Greece braces for a wave of anti-Israel protests targeting an Israeli cruise ship and tourist sites

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.07.25

El Al adds record number of direct U.S. flights amid renewed airline competition

The enhanced services, set to begin in late October, will include 27 weekly flights to and from New York, six weekly flights to and from Florida, six weekly flights to and from Los Angeles, and three weekly flights to and from Boston

ILTV | 07.12.25

El Al shares plunge over lawsuit as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange down by up to 2%

The airline reported a class action lawsuit filed against it and eight other companies valued at over 800 million shekels, and the stock responded by falling by about 6%; leading stock market indices are also falling

ynet | 07.08.25

Paphos resort owned by airline, real-estate moguls offers Israelis Kosher food

Following the renewal of direct flights from Israel to Paphos, a luxury resort opens featuring 1,000-square-meter spa, and family-friendly amenities; The €80 million project is part of a growing expansion into Greece and Cyprus

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.04.25

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