Airlines
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights
Iran war drives jet fuel surge, disrupts travel routes, testing European airlines
Cyber meltdown: Brussels airport axes Half of Sunday departures after overnight attack
Lekhli said carriers were ordered to scrap half of Sunday departures as passengers face long queues during manual check-in and boarding.
China Eastern Airlines to introduce world's longest direct flight
The world’s longest non-stop flight is by Singapore Airlines, linking Changi, Singapore, with JFK, New York. It covers 15,300 km in about 18.5 hours, making it the ultimate ultra-long-haul journey.
Cyberattack disrupts European airports including Heathrow, Brussels
Communication errors also grounded thousands of flights at the two airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
Protecting the cockpit: The new partition that guards against hijackings
Southwest Airlines is adding a retractable cockpit barrier to new planes in response to rising security concerns, marking another step forward in the evolution of flight safety.
California pilot tries to switch plane engines off while high on magic mushrooms
California resident Joseph Emerson, a former pilot for Alaska Airlines, tried to cut off the engines of Horizon Air flight 2059 from Everett to San Francisco in 2023.
Ryanair says it may not return to Israel, urges Jerusalem to 'get its act together'
The airline earlier this summer said it would not return to Israel until October 25 at the earliest.
Airline announces bold move for winter – with a surprising destination
Arkia reveals its winter 2025-26 schedule with 25 destinations and 250+ weekly flights, including new ones in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Lisbon, with convenient times and ski flights.
The travel company returns to Israelis’ favorite winter destination
Flying Carpet launches a direct flight to Sofia starting October 23, twice a week for $379. The destination offers cheap shopping, casinos, and for sports fans – Hapoel Tel Aviv EuroLeague games.
Travel: From the ground up
"The Israeli public is choosing to continue flying, and we thank them for the trust they place in Arkia."
Luxury above the clouds: SWISS’s extravagant suites – and how much they’ll cost you
SWISS unveils its First Grand Suite: Two connected suites that turn into an office, bedroom, or dining space in the sky. A luxury reserved for the wealthy.
