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These are the 8 cheapest days to fly in the coming weeks

As children return to school, the best flight deals can be found from Sept. 1 until the days before Rosh Hashanah, with fares to Greece from $130 and Burgas from $245

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.05.26

Mama, don't preach: Evangelist kicked off Alaska Airlines flight

Florida evangelist Whitney Lynn was escorted from a delayed flight after addressing passengers in the cabin; the airline said her behavior concerned the crew and travelers, while she described the incident as ‘spiritual warfare’

Asaf Rozen | 08.03.26

Ben Gurion Airport’s busiest stretch begins as August travel surges

Five peak days could bring nearly 100,000 travelers each as new routes launch, US carriers stay away and Eilat flights expand; 2.6 million passengers expected in August

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.03.26

How a memorial for Jewish paratroopers became one of Israel’s deadliest air disasters

A Piper Cub lost control while dropping a ceremonial letter, passed just above rows holding the prime minister and senior officials, then crashed into the crowd, killing 17 people, including four Jewish paratroopers who had survived World War II

Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 07.31.26

מטוס איירבוס A350-1000ULR של קוואנטס נוחת בנמל התעופה טולמרין במלבורן לאחר טיסת מסירה שנמשכה 19 שעות ו-13 דקות

24 hours without landing: Qantas jet completes marathon test flight

The specially adapted Airbus A350-1000ULR flew 23,075 kilometers from Melbourne to Toulouse as more than 3.6 million people followed online, marking a major step toward direct 20-hour flights from Sydney to London and New York

Reuters | 07.29.26

How much will Israelis abroad pay to fly home and vote in Israel’s election?

As Israelis abroad book costly trips home to vote in the Oct. 27 election, travel companies report rising interest in flights, with industry officials expecting demand to increase as many view the vote as pivotal

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Roy Elman | 07.15.26

Terror in the air: Passenger left hanging out plane window after it breaks midair

A Ryanair passenger was partially 'sucked' out of a Boeing 737-800 after a window shattered midair on a flight from Greece to Germany; Fellow passengers, including his wife, held him until he was pulled back inside

ynet Global | 07.10.26

London–Sydney in 3 hours? Europe’s hypersonic jet raises big questions

The European Space Agency is advancing the INVICTUS hypersonic program, aiming to test technologies that could one day enable aircraft flying at more than five times the speed of sound, but commercial passenger travel remains far off

Assaf Rosen | 07.01.26

Even short-haul flights aren’t cheap: holiday airfares climb across popular destinations

A review found that High Holiday airfares have surged, with a family of four paying thousands of dollars even for nearby destinations such as Cyprus, Rome and Budapest. Flights to New York and Thailand can cost as much as 12,000 dollars, though some vacation packages are cheaper than airfare alone

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.23.26

How the world’s longest flight will look: wellness zones and sunrise-simulating lights

The Australian airline reveals details of its ultra-long-haul A350 flights, featuring wellness areas, circadian lighting and timed meals as it prepares to launch one of the world’s longest direct routes in 2027

Reuters | 06.22.26

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

Don't take these medications on a plane before you read this

Many medications do not behave the same way in the air as they do on the ground; understanding these factors and preparing properly will ensure your medications remain effective and your flight passes safely

Ron Nagar | 06.14.26

Wizz Air to resume Israel flights on May 28

Hungarian low-cost carrier joins Lufthansa Group in announcing a return to Tel Aviv after Europe’s aviation safety agency softened its Israel guidance

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.13.26

Wizz Air again extends Israel flight cancellations

Hungarian low-cost giant Wizz Air again delays resuming flights to and from Israel, after the Transportation Ministry froze talks on a permanent Israeli base

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.09.26

Ben-Gurion Airport: Israel’s weird, wonderful gateway to the world

For Israelis it feels natural, but Europeans struggle to grasp that Ben-Gurion is Israel’s almost sole gateway; Gisela Dachs sees the airport as a microcosm of Israeli society, with all its wonders, quirks and yes, the Toblerone obsession

Gisela Dachs | 05.09.26