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Israelis in no rush to cancel Europe trips after Amsterdam attacks
Travel agencies say no mass cancellations wave was noted, but there is a slowdown in bookings, and a demand shifting toward places where Israelis feel safer, like Prague, Poland, and Montenegro
Alexandra Lukash, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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18:50 | 11.10.24
Must-visit European Christmas markets with direct flights from Israel
Mulled wine, festive trinket stalls, snow and colorful holiday spirit—a few days in the Christmas market atmosphere can be a true tonic for the soul; here are the nearby holiday destinations still available on Ben Gurion Airport’s limited flight schedule
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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00:45 | 11.10.24
Air Europa grounds all Israel flights after plane turns around midair during siren
Spanish airline says won't return to Israel until at least the end of the month; Iranian-made Hezbollah Fateh-110 solid-fueled surface-to-surface ballistic missile lands near Ben Gurion Airport
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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00:58 | 11.08.24
Thai authorities fine Israeli tourist after online clip of beach bike joy ride
Thai police fine Israeli tourist 5,000 baht ($140) after video showed him riding motorcycle along Phuket beach; questioned by police, he falsely claims riding on beaches allowed in Israel—claim authorities rejected
Itamar Eichner
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09:09 | 11.07.24
Israel should be on all knees, asking wayward tourists for forgiveness
Given so few tourists venture to the Holy Land amid the biggest war the region has known for a very long time, it would be great if we could facilitate a convenient, hassle-free vacation for those brave enough to actually show up; Unfortunately, they face hurdles at every corner, especially in a country where every little thing requires an app to work
Ayala Or-El
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13:30 | 11.02.24
High-tech industry offers flights to US in private deal
Tech industry officials say tickets are to be sold at pre-war prices on chartered planes after most international airlines suspend flights to Israel leaving companies stranded
Calcalist, Meir Auerbach
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23:35 | 10.31.24
Mesmerizing aurora borealis amazes veteran star photographer: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Roi Levi predicted that 2024 would be the best year to witness the northern lights, and his stunning recent photos from Iceland have left us speechless
Asaf Rozen
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11:26 | 10.31.24
Tel Aviv hotel breakfast named among world's finest
David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv earns Condé Nast Traveler recognition for its meal featuring fresh fruits, decadent pastries, and unique Israeli dishes, all presented with flair, served in a sunlit lobby overlooking Tel Aviv's vibrant beach
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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10:28 | 10.30.24
'People were screaming, children were crying, everything's a mess'
Around 1,500 Israelis found themselves stranded in Dubai after Tel Aviv-bound flights were ground due to attak on Iran
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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22:54 | 10.27.24
Tel Aviv hotel bookings slump to record low amid war
As war enters second year, tourists nowhere to be found, and with many displaced northern residents leaving, occupancy stands at meager 45%; 'The entire industry feels the pinch,' official says
Navit Zomer
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21:28 | 10.27.24
Israel flights canceled after Iran strike, 1,500 passengers stranded in Dubai
flydubai grounds all Saturday flights to Israel, leaving many passengers stranded in Dubai—including travelers returning from Sri Lanka after terrorism warning there
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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17:09 | 10.26.24
'Don’t be afraid to take the big trip, fulfill your dream now': The Israeli who traveled to 59 countries in 4 years
Uri Liron wanted to see the world so he became a full time travel blogger with 38,000 followers on Instagram who has visited 59 countries, next setting his sights on South Korea; One of his most notable trips was to a Kenyan village that idolizes Israel; 'My passion is to meet people and gain experiences'
Assaf Kamar
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09:21 | 10.22.24
Greek hotel Mod Santorini discriminates against Jews: 'Zionists not welcomed!'
The Instagram profile of the vegan boutique hotel Mod Santorini voiced support for a post claiming that Israel is a threat to humanity; Bianca LaBluma, a Jewish woman living in Berlin, confronted the hotel on social media, but the hatred and incitement only intensified with each comment exchange
Nina Fox
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17:02 | 10.18.24
Discover Israel’s natural beauty this Sukkot with free tours
Free guided tours provide family-friendly opportunity to explore restored ecological parks and natural reserves across the country
Ynetnews
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11:14 | 10.16.24
Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Ultra-Orthodox Jews
German airline slapped with massive penalty from US Department of Transportation for 2022 incident in which it collectively punished 128 Hasidic passengers by denying them boarding after 2 Orthodox passengers refused to wear masks
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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00:21 | 10.16.24
As diplomatic ties severed, Israeli hikers in Nicaragua rescued at last minute
When one of the Israeli hikers felt too ill to continue while touring the lush wilds of Nicaragua, his friend called their insurance hotline, mobilizing the requires resources to get them back into the city and home to Israel from there; It comes on the heels of Nicaragua, a friend of Iran, severing ties with Israel
ynet correspondents
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15:14 | 10.15.24
European Union Aviation Safety Agency lifts suspension on flights to Israel
EASA lifts Israel travel warning put in place after Nasrallah assassination, acknowledging effective risk management amid ongoing tensions with Iran; Airlines like Blue Bird plan to resume flights, while closely monitoring the situation to ensure airspace safety
Roy Rubinstein, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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00:28 | 10.10.24
Turkish Airlines pilot collapses, dies during flight
The 59-year-old captain collapsed shortly after takeoff from Seattle and, despite all efforts to revive him, was pronounced dead before the plane's emergency landing in New York
Ynetnews
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17:38 | 10.09.24
'Tourists go home': Prehistoric stone vandalized in the Dolomites
Protests against overtourism escalated across Europe, with demonstrators resorting to more extreme measures; residents in popular destinations express frustration over strain on infrastructure, rising housing costs and declining quality of life
Ynetnews
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09:32 | 10.09.24
Thousands of Israelis stranded after Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman
Thousands of Israeli worshippers returning from Rabbi Nachman’s grave in Uman stranded due to war-induced flight cancellations; many stuck in Romania, with Shas party efforts underway to bring them back to Israel
Shilo Freid
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15:02 | 10.08.24
Israeli airlines commemorate October 7 massacre anniversary with special tributes
El Al holds moment of silence on board flights, accompanied by tribute to victims; Israir brands planes and Arkia hands out hostage bracelets
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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11:49 | 10.08.24
Dubai’s Emirates airline bans pagers, walkie-talkies amid security fears after Lebanon attacks
Carrier moves to restrict boarding of individuals carrying communication devices following series of explosions targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon
Ynet
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22:51 | 10.05.24
Reservists stranded as public transport at standstill for holiday
Jewish New Year and ensuing Shabbat means four day lull in bus and train services; reservists turn to social media for help; Transportation and Defense ministries trade blame but no solution offered
Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox, Roy Rubinstein
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15:19 | 10.04.24
AirHaifa's first flight leaves from Ben Gurion Airport, instead of airport in north, due to war
New Israeli airlines operates first commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Eilat in line with wartime guidelines; first international flights set for middle of October
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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12:39 | 10.01.24
EU aviation agency halts Israel flights until November
European Union Aviation Safety Agency recommends ceasing all flights in Israeli and Lebanese airspace; Wizz Air suspends all Israel flights for 48 hours
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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16:46 | 09.28.24
Air Haifa receives operating license, but flights from north to be delayed
Due to the security situation, the new airline is initially to operate from Ben Gurion Airport, First destinations scheduled is to the southern city of Eilat and Larnaca in Cyprus
Iris Lifshitz Klieger
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21:12 | 09.26.24
Are you willing to fly longer to help save the planet?
Study suggests reducing flight speeds by 15% could cut fuel consumption by 5%-7%; the trade-off? Longer travel times
Yogev Israely
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20:07 | 09.26.24
Wizz Air grounds flights to Israel as regional tensions rise
Low-cost carrier suspends flights to Tel Aviv and Jordan's Amman amid intensifying fighting with Hezbollah; which airlines are still operating in Israel?
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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15:58 | 09.24.24
Lufthansa extends Israel cancellations amid northern escalation
German aviation giant says won't renew flights to Israel before October 14; Poland's LOT cancels flights to Israel for Tuesday and Wednesday
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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00:07 | 09.24.24
New Israeli airline Air Haifa forced to shift launch plans amid northern fighting
Initially planned to launch from Haifa Airport, carrier must shift inaugural flights to Ben Gurion Airport due to northern airspace closure, while awaiting final license amid high demand and ever-evolving security concerns
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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18:58 | 09.23.24
Jewish flight attendant sues Delta over ham sandwich, Yom Kippur assignments
Sasi Sheva, an Israeli living in California, accuses employer of systematic discrimination against ethnically Jewish and Israeli employees; airline says has 'zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:54 | 09.22.24
Lufthansa suspends flights to Israel through Sep 24
Delta airlines announced it was canceling all scheduled flights from New York's JFK to Ben Gurion airport until Dec. 31; American carrier says passengers to be reimbursed; airlines cite security concerns as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah increase
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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00:41 | 09.20.24
Lufthansa Group, Air France cancel Israel flights amid escalating tensions
German aviation group announces cancellation of all flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport through Thursday, French flag carrier cancels 2 flights scheduled for Wednesday amid fears of regional conflagration after thousands of Hezbollah pagers explode
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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22:09 | 09.17.24
Lost in translation: In-flight movie adds unusual subtitles, calling Columbia U antisemitic
El Al flight subtitles stirred controversy by adding 'of the antisemites' to Columbia University mentions in film, sparking debate on translation accuracy and reflecting recent tensions amid protests and institutional criticism over antisemitism at the university
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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13:33 | 09.17.24
El Al restructures flight schedule as Israelis let AI plan their vacation
NYC, Paris, London and Bangkok are the most sought-after travel destinations for Israelis, prompting El Al to come up with lucrative new travel options; The AI revolution is making its way into users' vacation planning efforts, as search terms such as 'AI cheapest flights finder' soar in popularity
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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20:58 | 09.16.24
Farthest from Israel: At Baruch’s Pacific island getaway
Twelve stylish villas with a bar, restaurant, pool and spa on a tropical beach—this is the dream Baruch Weitzman fulfilled in the Cook Islands; in an interview with Ynet, he speaks about locals' love for Israel and the happiness in a simpler life
Gilad Jalon
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23:14 | 09.14.24
El Al bans certain pets from cargo after dog’s death sparks outrage
Israeli flag carrier announces brachycephalic animals, prone to potentially fatal respiratory difficulty, no longer allowed in cargo hold
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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21:51 | 09.12.24
Virgin Atlantic returns to Israel after a near year's hiatus
British airline announces will resume flights to Ben Gurion Airport starting end of September after it had canceled all flights to Israel after October 2023
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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20:54 | 09.12.24
Sun D'Or offers new winter destinations sure to please Israeli skiers
El Al's subsidiary publishes the flight schedule for the coming winter: two flights to the French city of Lyon, which is located near leading ski resorts and to Podgorica, close to Montenegro's ski resorts
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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12:42 | 09.11.24
JetBlue issues apology after calling Israel 'Palestinian Territories' on map
Airline says onboard maps to be changed according to US government guidelines, 'sorry for the concern this has caused' and insists no one at company was aware of the problem
Daniel Edelson, New York
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10:02 | 09.08.24
Dive into the best swimming pools in the entire world
Like the seven wonders, find your favorite pools, spread out across the globe, whether in the jungle, on a mountain, or even on the side of a cliff; new book reviews the best 200 pools and we picked the best of the best
Yogev Israely
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16:35 | 09.06.24
'They murdered him,' owner says after dog dies on El Al flight
Gili Moss says her beloved pet died due to airline's negligence in failing to turn on the cargo hold's oxygen; El Al deeply regrets the incident
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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16:06 | 09.06.24
Connection flights to NY, Thailand break El Al's monopoly
El Al remains the only airline operating flights to two of the most popular destinations in both the East and West, however, to find reasonably priced flights, travelers will need to make a stopover
Iris Lifshitz Klieger
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09:33 | 09.06.24
Ryanair stalls return to Israel till end of October
Irish low-cost airline delays return to Ben Gurion Airport expected in early October as cancelations continue; meanwhile more airlines resume flights to Tel Aviv
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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18:23 | 09.05.24
JetBlue displays map of Israel identifying most of country as 'Palestinian Territories'
In its flight map, JetBlue erases Israeli Golan and labels majority of country as 'Palestinian Territories' ; The company blames the map service provider but has yet to correct the displayed map
Daniel Edelson, New York
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14:14 | 09.05.24
See photos captures by Israeli in volcanic eruption amid Aurora Borealis
Nature photographer Miki Spitzer says he witnessed volcanic eruption while flying above Iceland and landing just in time to capture a once-in-a-lifetime scene
Asaf Rozen
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22:46 | 09.02.24
When you reach Australia, take a right: The Cook Islands are a hidden gem
In the South Pacific Ocean, about 18,000 kilometers from Tel Aviv, lie the peaceful and beautiful Cook Islands; Gilad Jalon set out to explore the area, signed a passport at the world's most isolated post office and fell in love with the feeling of simplicity
Gilad Jalon
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01:00 | 09.02.24
Dreaming of paradise? A honeymooner’s tale of Fiji’s stunning beaches and warm hospitality
Just three and a half hours from Australia and New Zealand lie the postcard-perfect islands of Fiji in the South Pacific; two young honeymooners join locals in song and dance, savor fresh cuisine and even spot a rare, tiny stingray along the shoreline
Gilad Jalon
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19:17 | 08.31.24
Israeli lost in bear-infested forest in Japan climbs tree to avoid wild animals
Worried mother alerts the Tokyo embassy that her 18-year-old son is missing after visiting the wilderness near Kobe, Japan; Rescue mission heads out to find him alive and well
Itamar Eichner
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00:40 | 08.30.24
Israeli family's tribute to Bibas children overlooked at Redhead Days Festival
Twelve-year-old Israeli fulfilled his dream of attending the international Redheads Festival in the Netherlands, where he made sure to display photos of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the red-haired brothers still held hostage in Gaza
Nina Fox
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22:43 | 08.28.24
Protecting against anti-Israel harassment: 'Soldiers, avoid posting your location'
After anti-Israel activists tracked IDF veteran's location in Berlin through social media, blogger Ella Kenan advises on how to avoid such risks; 'Lock your profiles, delay posting photos and never share real-time locations'
Ynet
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19:18 | 08.27.24
Israeli uses public transportation to travel to all Monopoly destinations
Tal Kessler embarked on a journey to visit every square on the iconic Monopoly Israel board in one day using only public transportation; He started in Eilat, moved on to Be’er Sheva, traveled to Jerusalem, and then headed to the Tel Aviv area before continuing north
Dan Raban
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15:33 | 08.26.24
See the essence of Greek scenery from the air
Discover the breathtaking Meteora region in northern Greece, where dramatic basalt cliffs host ancient monasteries;. Explore charming villages, picturesque landscapes, and immerse in Greek culture
Gilad Topaz
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08:30 | 08.26.24
Airlines suspend Israel travel, passengers stranded
Hezbollah's attack in northern Israel caused disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport delaying flights as more airlines suspend travel to and From Israel
Roi Rubinstein
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17:33 | 08.25.24
Sri Lanka to grant visa exemptions to citizens of 35 countries, including Israel
Move to come into effect starting October 1, as part of efforts to revive island nation’s tourism industry; despite recent Israeli Foreign Ministry travel advisory due to increased hostility, Israeli tourists set on visiting destination
Itamar Eichner
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22:44 | 08.24.24
Things that happen during flights
Crushed bottles, blocked ears and even blood clots, the environmental conditions in the sky are responsible for quite a few strange phenomena in planes
Dr. Bat-Shahar Dorfman/Davidson Institute of Science
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20:19 | 08.24.24
El Al to offer set prices for 4 destinations amid outrage
National carrier to offer tickets to Cyprus for $199, Athens for $299, Dubai and Vienna for $349; critic says low prices already exist in competition and El Al must lower cost to Paris, London, Amsterdam, NY where no options available
Iris Lifshitz Klieger
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14:41 | 08.21.24
Plan your perfect getaway for the Jewish High Holidays
Travel agencies warning of sharp price increases for flights and vacations as holidays near, due to limited availability and ongoing tension in Israel; bookings to distant destinations like Thailand and US surging
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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15:03 | 08.20.24
Ryanair, Lufthansa Group cancel flights to Israel until September
Foreign airlines continue to cancel scheduled flights to Tel Aviv amid tensions in the Middle East and worry of Iranian retaliation in the area; Here's an update on who's flying and who's not
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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21:14 | 08.19.24
'A losing battle': Europe’s iconic cities fighting to stem tourist flood
Protests, fines, price hikes and even unrest await tourists expected to flood Europe this summer; frustrated by traffic and loss of local identity, residents are fighting back; 'It used to be beautiful—now it’s endless buses and selfie sticks,' says one resident
Zeev Avrahami
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21:08 | 08.17.24
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