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Israir’s first wide-body jet lands in Israel ahead of New York launch

The first of two Airbus A330 aircraft purchased by Israir landed at Ben Gurion Airport, with direct flights to New York expected to begin in early August; the planes will first operate on European routes in July

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.21.26

מטוס של חברת ישראייר. החברה החלה במהלך שבסופו תפעיל גם מטוןסים רחבי גוף

Slovenia blocks Israeli flight, citing political reasons, plane diverted to land in Croatia

Israir passengers bound for Ljubljana had to land in Zagreb after Slovenia refused permission, citing political opposition to Israel

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.03.26

Israir recruits new pilots as it prepares launch of New York route

The company completed its $85 million purchase of two A330 aircraft as it readies the launch the US route and plans to expand long-haul operations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.27.26

From $99 one-way to 60% off: new flight deals to Europe and Mediterranean

Israir launched a 10-day sale on discounted flights and vacation packages, while Greek airline Sky Express announced steep discounts across its route network

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.25.26

Israir moves closer to launching US flights this summer with major expansion step

After unveiling plans earlier this year to build a wide-body fleet, Israir is advancing its long-haul expansion after its Larnaca maintenance arm received approval to service Airbus A330 aircraft ahead of the planned US launch

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.14.26

Israir launches digital self-bag drop service at Ben Gurion Airport

Passengers must check in and buy baggage in advance, then use one of 17 kiosks in Terminal 3 to print a tag before drop-off

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.10.26

Israir CEO summoned to meet with ultra-Orthodox representatives over Shabbat flights

'A commotion over nothing': Amid threats of a Haredi boycott over flights on Shabbat, Israir CEO Uri Sirkis claims that the storm surrounding the company's operations is due to its current success

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Shilo Freid | 05.07.26

Israir raises prices of checked suitcases, again

Less than two months after the last price increase – the third in less than 18 months– Israir is raising baggage fees again; This time, it's a one-off increase: the price of the first suitcase will rise to $65 one-way, while the other rates remain unchanged

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.03.26

דרימליינר של אל על ממריא מנתב"ג ללוס אנג'לס, אתמול

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

Outgoing flights from Israel to resume Sunday

Transportation Minister Miri Regev says move 'subject to security reality'; it comes shortly after the first rescue flights bringing stranded travelers back to Israel landed; El Al won't operate rescue flights on Shabbat

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.05.26

First rescue flights land in Israel after five days of total airspace closure

El Al plans rescue flights from about 22 global destinations, while Israir will operate from Rome, Berlin, Rovaniemi, Athens and Batumi

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.05.26

Israir expands long-haul plans with new routes to Miami and Asia

Carrier says preparations underway to launch flights to New York and to destinations in East and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and the Philippines

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.01.26

Israeli airlines expand summer 2026 routes with new flights to Europe, Asia and US

The updated schedules include first-ever routes, renewed services and added frequencies, with airlines responding to record demand for leisure travel and expanding their fleets for longer-haul destinations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.29.25

Cheaper flights, new destinations: Israeli tourism trends for 2026

Airfares are set to drop in 2026 as flight supply outpaces demand, with hotel prices in Israel also falling; Eshet Tours highlights Greece, the Balkans, Central Asia, Morocco and the Far East as top destinations in a shifting travel landscape

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.22.25

Israeli court rules airlines must cover passenger expenses after war-related flight cancellations

Ashdod small claims court ruled that airlines and travel agencies must reimburse passengers for lodging, food, transportation and alternative flights canceled due to the Oct. 7 war, even when carriers are exempt from paying additional statutory compensation

Lital Dubrovitsky | 12.17.25