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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

Israel freezes talks on Wizz Air Tel Aviv hub after airline delays return

Transportation Minister Miri Regev says that while Israel still wants to encourage low-cost carriers to open local bases, Wizz Air’s failure to resume flights has forced the Transportation Ministry to halt the discussions for now

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.06.26

Wizz Air walks back plan to resume Israel flights, suspends service until May 4

The decision comes just days after the airline said it would gradually reopen ticket sales for flights to and from Tel Aviv starting April 25, in line with international safety guidelines

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 04.14.26

Aviation sector threatens strike over Wizz Air Israel base

Histadrut labor federation says more than 11,000 aviation workers could take action within two weeks, warning the planned Wizz Air base was approved without consultation and could threaten job security and sector stability

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.18.26

Fighter jets scrambled to escort Wizz Air flight to Israel after security scare

Following reports of suspicious behavior on a London–Tel Aviv flight, Israeli security forces scrambled fighter jets in an exceptional move; the suspicion was later cleared and the aircraft landed safely

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Yoav Zitun | 02.08.26

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

Wizz Air wants a base in Israel, but is it really cheapest? We put it to the test

Airline plans to expand in Israel with a new base, but a ynet review shows easyJet often offers cheaper fares; on some routes, Arkia and Israir also beat the Hungarian low-cost carrier’s prices, especially around Christmas

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.09.25

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

Israir fires back: plans to buy two wide-body jets after Wizz Air shakeup

In response to Wizz Air's planned Israel hub, Israir announces a strategic aircraft deal to launch long-haul routes; Arkia's CEO tells ynet: 'We pay pilots €25,000, while Wizz pays €10,000—I'm not worried about losing Israeli pilots'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.29.25

Airbus warns A320 software flaw could disrupt flights worldwide, including Israeli carriers

Airbus says intense sunlight can corrupt critical flight-control data on thousands of A320s, prompting an urgent software update and possible weekend delays including for Israeli carriers; older jets may need longer grounding for hardware upgrades

News Agencies, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.28.25

Cheaper flights? Wizz Air CEO says airline to open base in Israel by April

Wizz Air will invest 1 billion dollars in Israel, add 10 aircraft, expand from 20 to 70 routes and create about 4,000 jobs, CEO József Váradi told Transport Minister Miri Regev during their meeting in Jerusalem

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.27.25

Israeli, low-cost airlines join the Black Friday frenzy

Wizz Air launches 'Pink Friday' sale, cutting attractive ticket prices by another 30%; El Al announces limited-time sale with cheap prices to a variety of destinations; and Arkia has also joined the celebration with a 15% discount

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.27.25

'Fits like a glove': Wizz Air eyes Israel for permanent base

At Wizz Air’s Hungarian HQ, executives discuss the hurdles to setting up a permanent base at Ben Gurion Airport—a move that could shake Israel’s aviation market and boost competition; 'As long as it’s safe to fly to Israel, we’ll keep flying'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger/Budapest | 11.14.25

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

Wizz Air to compensate thousands of Israelis in court settlement

Israeli court approves a €330,000 settlement forcing Wizz Air to compensate 27,000 passengers for hidden airport check-in fees and update its booking process

Lital Dobrovitsky | 09.22.25

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