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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

Class action lawsuit against El Al: 'Customers forced to buy tickets for rescue flights at exorbitant price'

Lawsuit alleges the company behaved improperly toward some of its customers who were stranded abroad after cancellation of their flights due to the war with Iran: 'El Al opened ticket sales to the general public before accommodating its existing customers, who were forced as a result to purchase flight tickets independently'

Lital Dobrovitsky | 06.29.25

Israel to resume flights after halting air traffic; global airlines reroute citing risks

Jerusalem closes airspace and halts rescue flights after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites trigger regional aviation chaos and widespread flight cancellations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Reuters | 06.22.25

Israel to launch limited rescue flights as airlines finalize plans and pricing

Local airlines set to start flights returning to Israel on Wednesday with limited capacity, prioritizing medical emergencies, military personnel and stranded tour groups amid high demand and costly ticket prices

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Reuters | 06.17.25

How Israel plans to bring stranded overseas citizens amid Ben Gurion Airport closure

Israel begins gradual repatriation of over 100,000 stranded citizens; Transportation Minister warns against rushed landings, while Defense Ministry prioritizes flights for troops and essential staff

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Gal Ganot | 06.16.25

United Airlines suspends Israel flights as airspace closed

Carrier halts service through July 1 following Israeli airstrikes on Iran; dozens of global airlines also cancel routes as Ben Gurion Airport is evacuated

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.14.25

Israel's Arkia airlines expands, prepares summer fleet

The carrier announces 'wet lease' deal with Bulgarian Gallivaire for the summer and holiday season; over 500,000 passengers are expected during the peak season in July and August

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.11.25

New Israeli airline set to launch: What you need to know

Cypriot and Greek carriers TUS Airways and Blue Bird, owned by Israel’s Holiday Lines, clear regulatory hurdle to launch TUS IL; 'This is a new airline that will compete for the benefit of the Israeli public,' says CEO Nir Dagan

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.08.25

Air Haifa adds new route to Rhodes as part of summer expansion

Starting July 3, Air Haifa will offer twice-weekly flights from northern Israel to the Greek island of Rhodes, with one-way fares from $149; the airline continues to expand its destinations and staffing as Haifa Airport upgrades near completion

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.04.25

The US Haredi travel company operating charter flights to Israel

Brooklyn-based Lalechet is offering discounted charter flights between Israel and U.S. during Jewish holidays, amid high demand and regional instability; however, company is also facing a $5M lawsuit over a fatal 2021 plane crash

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.30.25

Air France, British Airways extend Israel flight suspensions

As security concerns persist, major airlines cancel or delay routes to and from Tel Aviv, while others cautiously resume operations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.23.25

Low-cost giant Wizz Air resumes flights to Israel

Wizz Air will restart flights to Ben-Gurion Airport on Thursday, following a suspension after last Sunday’s missile strike; What about the other airlines?

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.14.25

Houthi rebels threaten 'aerial blockade' on Israel; flights canceled en masse

Around 20 foreign airlines have paused flights to Israel, Transport Ministry says; Minister Regev warns Israeli carriers not to raise prices and urges stranded Israelis to contact Foreign Ministry’s emergency center for assistance

Roy Rubinstein | 05.04.25

Arkia introduces luxury business class service on flights to New York

Upgraded service, set to launch on May 14, features lie-flat seats, premium meals, expanded baggage and lounge access, with fares starting at $1,750 one-way

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.25.25

Air Canada to resume Israel flights in June, joining growing list of returning airlines

Canadian flag carrier to operate 4 direct weekly flights on Toronto-Tel Aviv route, weekly flight to and from Montreal starting in August

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.20.25

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