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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

Road trip in the sky: this Israeli flight instructor takes her getaways in a small plane

From fuel stops in the Bahamas to landings in remote corners of America, for Nir Levy, vacations start not at the terminal but in the cockpit, as the Israeli flight instructor turns a four-seat plane into a passport to adventure

Assaf Kamar | 04.08.26

50 hours for one meeting abroad: Israeli high-tech workers turn into backpackers

One firm bought multiple flight tickets per employee to hedge against cancellations, while others take grueling, multi-leg routes — a costly effort to maintain global ties and avoid losing clients during wartime disruptions

Tal Shahaf | 04.08.26

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

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

Arkia halts Jordan flights after sudden ban, leaving thousands of passengers stranded

Israeli airline says Jordanian authorities abruptly barred use of European aircraft, forcing cancellations and reroutes as thousands of passengers face disruption and uncertainty

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.29.26

Israeli stranded in Ethiopia dies as rescue flight home delayed amid war

Mulu Brehiya, a 51-year-old father of five from Beersheba, dies in Addis Ababa after his medication runs out while he waits for an evacuation flight delayed by the war, as relatives and officials press to return his body to Israel.

Itamar Eichner | 03.27.26

Israelis detained in Malaysia during layovers after relying on AI for travel advice

Eight travelers held at Kuala Lumpur airport after chatbot advice suggested route was viable; some were jailed and deported, others freed after Israeli diplomatic intervention; Israeli ambassador says detentions based solely on nationality

Itamar Eichner | 03.26.26

Stranded abroad due to Iran war, Israelis could be told to split the bill

As flight disruptions drag on during Operation Roaring Lion, officials are weighing a plan to divide costs among the state, airlines and passengers, while legal protections for canceled flights and compensation remain in flux

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.26.26

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

Israel’s flight nightmare begins as summer prices hit records

As war uncertainty lingers, limited flights, slow airline returns and surging demand could drive Israeli airfare to historic highs this summer, with experts warning delays or cancellations remain possible if security risks persist

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.18.26

Inside Ben Gurion under fire: ‘No airport has operated like this under war conditions’

Duty-free sits nearly empty as missiles fly; runways are swept for shrapnel after every interception and flights pause midair; A rare look at how Ben Gurion Airport keeps operating under fire, where every takeoff depends on seconds and strict limits

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.17.26

Ignoring warnings, Israelis stranded at Dubai airport after Iranian drone attack snarls flights

Travelers transiting through the UAE say emergency procedures at Dubai International Airport left them stuck for hours amid confusion, flight disruptions and little information, despite Israeli warnings against using the Gulf state as a travel route

Nina Fox, Reuters | 03.16.26

Passover travel blow: Flydubai extends Israel flight cancellations until end of April

Foreign airlines continue to suspend flights to Tel Aviv after the outbreak of war and the closure of Israeli airspace, with Flydubai extending cancellations through the end of April and disrupting travel plans for thousands of Israelis

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, News Agencies | 03.15.26

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