Aviation
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
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
A new standard of hospitality
EU aviation authority ends conflict zone warnings for Israel, Iran
Conflict Zone Information Bulletins are risk mitigation measures implemented by the EU and may include operational recommendations.
Israel awaits: American aviation giant resumes flights to Israel
Delta Air Lines is set to be the first American airline to resume flights to Israel, starting in April 2025, though ticket prices remain unchanged for now.
Knesset c’ttee passes amendment on canceled flights compensation
Foreign airlines have been demanding the change because of the frequent need to cancel flights during the war.
Aviation's efforts to prevent bird strikes, from chickens at engines to hawks at airports
The plane crash at Jeonnam Muan International Airport in South Korea has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by bird strikes in aviation.
Planning to fly to Europe? This is what the busiest airport on the continent looks like
The data revealed: While Israelis flock to Europe, Europeans actually prefer to fly out. A record of nearly a billion passengers, with a dramatic increase in all major airports.
Good news for travelers: The expected return of major airlines to Israel
An aviation expert told "Maariv" that even if major airlines from Europe and the U.S. resume flights to Israel, it will be a gradual process that may take months due to operational constraints.
The options are dwindling: A new wave of flight cancellations to Israel
Israeli airspace crisis: LOT cancels flights until November, Air France extends suspension, and American Airlines halts flights until September 2025.
Ben-Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 closes as air travel to war-torn Israel declines
Several budget carriers have halted flights to Tel Aviv, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet, which announced they would not resume service until early 2025.
Aviation giant drops Tel Aviv: How much will it cost us?
Irish low-cost carrier extends Tel Aviv flight suspension to Feb 2025, potentially leading to price hikes in Israeli aviation market like Wizz Air.
Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia: Government should fight EASA
Ministry of Economy criticizes Israeli airlines for high prices amid flight cancellations • Arkia calls for government intervention against EASA decision.
