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News and updates about flights

'Synagogue isn't more dangerous than a theater with hundreds'

No difference between flights to Uman and to USA, or between synagogues and theaters, coronavirus coordinator for haredi community says.

'Synagogue isn't more dangerous than a theater with hundreds'

Over 20 people removed from flight due to fake coronavirus tests

Passengers present forged coronavirus test results, are removed from flight bound for New York.

Over 20 people removed from flight due to fake coronavirus tests

18 Jewish teenage girls escorted off plane in Amsterdam

Tour group accused of misbehavior and not following mask rules on flight from Kiev to Amsterdam.

18 Jewish teenage girls escorted off plane in Amsterdam

Chabad emissaries receive $2,000 while airborne

Chabad passengers on a flight to New York donated a massive sum for Chabad chapters - while still in the air.

Chabad emissaries receive $2,000 while airborne

First direct flight from Israel lands in Morocco

El Al plane lands in Marrakesh, Morocco, six hours after it took off from Tel Aviv.

First direct flight from Israel lands in Morocco

Flight attendants helpless in face of mask-refusing passengers

Israeli passengers have a list of excuses for why they aren't wearing masks - and flight attendants can't do anything about it.

Flight attendants helpless in face of mask-refusing passengers

Israelis traveling abroad to affirm they'll stick to rules

Health Ministry to require Israelis to affirm avoidance of maximum risk countries.

Israelis traveling abroad to affirm they'll stick to rules

Israir increasing flights to Eilat

As hours of operation at southern airport expected to expand, Israir prepares to add flights connecting central Israel to Eilat.

Israir increasing flights to Eilat

El Al cuts airfare for children in unprecedented sale

El Al to launch unprecedented sale, allowing children to travel for the cost of airport fees, report says.

El Al cuts airfare for children in unprecedented sale

US airlines cancel Israel flights due to rocket fire

US airlines cancel Israel flights, but Israel’s El Al airline vows to keep flying.

US airlines cancel Israel flights due to rocket fire

'Indian variant already spreading within Israel'

Israel needs to make greater efforts to prevent entry of coronavirus cases, coronavirus czar says.

'Indian variant already spreading within Israel'

55 arrivals from Mexico, India, refuse coronavirus test

Amid concerns that Indian coronavirus variant may be vaccine-resistant, dozens arriving from affected countries refuse coronavirus test.

55 arrivals from Mexico, India, refuse coronavirus test

Government to ban Israelis from traveling abroad?

Health Ministry presents new plan to keep coronavirus infection rate low while returning life in Israel to normal.

Government to ban Israelis from traveling abroad?

Government ministries weigh ending flights from India

Transportation Ministry weighing Health Ministry's demand to cease flights from India due to widescale spread & Indian coronavirus variant.

Government ministries weigh ending flights from India

Yeshiva students prevented from boarding flight in Paris

Air France demands students present proof of medical insurance. Students permitted to board flight after intervention by Israeli embassy.

Yeshiva students prevented from boarding flight in Paris

What really happened on a flight from Orlando to Atlantic City?

Spirit Airlines says adults, not young child in viral video, refused to comply with mask mandate.

What really happened on a flight from Orlando to Atlantic City?

Unlimited number of people may now enter Israel

Committee approves move to allow unlimited numbers of people to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, cancels requirement for prior approval.

Unlimited number of people may now enter Israel

Flights to four more destinations to be approved?

Transportation Min. Regev instructs staff to examine adding four more cities to list for emergency flights.

Flights to four more destinations to be approved?

Wizz Air launches three new flight routes

Wizz Air announces launch of flights to three new destinations in Greece, says Wizz Flex option will allow change of date and destination.

Wizz Air launches three new flight routes

Haredim accuse airline of anti-Semitism after being ejected

Nearly two dozen Orthodox Jewish passengers, including an extended family, forced off of plane. 'Flight crew celebrated afterwards'.

Haredim accuse airline of anti-Semitism after being ejected

Eleven carriers found to be on El Al flight from NY

El Al rescue flight passengers asked to isolate after 11 passengers allegedly forge certificates they tested COVID-19 negative.

Eleven carriers found to be on El Al flight from NY

Boeing issues suspension for over 100 aircraft

Boeing suspends use of over 100 aircraft after United Airlines flight drops debris on Colorado neighborhood.

Boeing issues suspension for over 100 aircraft

Flights to operate - for the vaccinated only

Israir announces new discounted flights - only for those immune to coronavirus.

Flights to operate - for the vaccinated only

How do you fly with unvaccinated children?

MK Yakov Margi answers questions about whether vaccinated parents & unvaccinated children will be required to quarantine upon arrival home.

How do you fly with unvaccinated children?

'We can't rely on vaccine certificates issued abroad'

Dr. Salmon, head of Health Min's International Dept., says those vaccinated, recovered, must quarantine after arrival in Israel.

'We can't rely on vaccine certificates issued abroad'

What is Israel's new plan for flights?

New plan to partially reopen Israel's skies requires all travelers to test twice for coronavirus.

What is Israel's new plan for flights?

US threatens to bar El Al flights from landing

US gives Israel ultimatum, threatening to bar El Al from landing in US if Israel doesn't allow US airlines to fly into Tel Aviv.

US threatens to bar El Al flights from landing

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

After a decade during which Israeli planes were not allowed into Turkey, Israeli passenger plane arrives in Istanbul.

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

State to fund single flight per day

With the closure of Ben-Gurion airport, the state has introduced a single flight per day for Israelis approved to leave the country.

State to fund single flight per day

Sun D'Or to cease flights on the Sabbath?

Haredi buyer declares airline won't operate from sundown on Friday until nightfall on Saturday.

Sun D'Or to cease flights on the Sabbath?

Coming soon: Direct flight from Tel Aviv to Casablanca

El Al preparing to operate flights between Morocco and Israel. Israir CEO: As far as we’re concerned – we can start next week.

Coming soon: Direct flight from Tel Aviv to Casablanca

'A total game-changer for Jewish travel to UAE'

Emirates Flight Catering announces MOU with CCL Holdings to set up a dedicated production facility for kosher food at its premises in UAE.

'A total game-changer for Jewish travel to UAE'

Netanyahu: 'This is a tremendous breakthrough'

'Flying over Saudi Arabia will shorten flight times, reduce costs,' Netanyahu says, after Saudis permit flights to Israel in Saudi airspace.

Netanyahu: 'This is a tremendous breakthrough'

Watch: Man removed from flight after discovering he has COVID-19

Officials in hazmat suits forced to remove man from Ryanair flight after he receives text message confirming coronavirus diagnosis.

Watch: Man removed from flight after discovering he has COVID-19

Isolation exemption for 20 countries

The order exempts from isolation returnees from 20 green countries.

Isolation exemption for 20 countries

The skies open: These are the countries Israelis can fly to

Coronavirus Cabinet approves first group of countries Israel can fly to and return from without going into isolation when they return.

The skies open: These are the countries Israelis can fly to

Weekend restrictions lifted, flights to resume

Coronavirus Cabinet decides to lift restrictions on weekend shopping and sets date for resumption of flights.

Weekend restrictions lifted, flights to resume

Miss airplane food? You can buy some

Israeli airline food producer aims to bring employees back to work - by selling food to the public.

Miss airplane food? You can buy some

Report: Flights may resume only after fall holidays

Concerns of large numbers of Israelis arriving for holidays force skies to remain closed through early October, report says.

Report: Flights may resume only after fall holidays

Last flight route to Eilat shuts down

'Illogical and unreasonable to cut Eilat off and harm residents, we cannot allow this to happen,' Eilat mayor says.

Last flight route to Eilat shuts down

Knesset approves law limiting damages for canceled flights

Knesset approves first reading of law aiming to help airlines survive by limiting amount of compensation paid to passengers.

Knesset approves law limiting damages for canceled flights

Ryanair to drop prices?

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says he'll work to 'get people moving again,' does not expect quarantine for travelers to work.

Ryanair to drop prices?

'Safer to travel to Greece than to buy challah in Bnei Brak'

'Israel is on the right path' despite hit to tourism, Israel Airports Authority spokesman says.

'Safer to travel to Greece than to buy challah in Bnei Brak'

Will Ben Gurion Airport be reopened soon?

New plan aims to reduce chance of coronavirus transmission in airport and during flights.

Will Ben Gurion Airport be reopened soon?

'Let them come back after coronavirus'

A heated debate took place during a Cabinet meeting to discuss the issue of possibly stopping international flights to Israel.

'Let them come back after coronavirus'

Charter flight to bring US high school students home from Israel

With most flights canceled due to coronavirus, a chartered airlift is bringing US teens home from Israel.

Charter flight to bring US high school students home from Israel

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air suspends Italy, Israel flights

Wizz Air cancels flights after Italy declares lockdown and Israel announces quarantine for travelers.

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air suspends Italy, Israel flights

Five hacks to make your flight tickets cheaper

What can be done to get the cheapest airfare offers every time you need one?

Five hacks to make your flight tickets cheaper

First airline halts flights to China

United Airlines drastically cuts number of flights to Beijing, suspends all flights to China from Feb. 1.

First airline halts flights to China

Direct flights to connect Tel Aviv and Siberia

S7 Airlines begins offering direct flights between Tel Aviv and 'Siberian capital' Novosibirsk, eliminating Moscow connection.

Direct flights to connect Tel Aviv and Siberia

Iran: Ukrainian plane flew too close to sensitive site

Revolutionary Guards commander says plane was shot down by mistake. Pres. Rouhani: Shootdown was a 'tragedy and unforgivable mistake.'

Iran: Ukrainian plane flew too close to sensitive site

FAA: US flights should avoid Iraq and Iran

Federal Aviation Administration orders US airlines to avoid flying over Iran and its neighbors, additional airlines follow suit.

FAA: US flights should avoid Iraq and Iran

Watch: Wheel of plane falls off seconds after takeoff

Air Canada Jazz forced to turn around after a technical issue made one of its wheels fall off seconds after takeoff.

Watch: Wheel of plane falls off seconds after takeoff

El Al to begin direct flights to Australia

In first, El Al plans to test feasibility of direct flights to Melbourne, Australia.

El Al to begin direct flights to Australia

Spain: British Airways flight evacuated after smoke fills cabin

Passengers complain staff did not update them, say fire broke out just prior to landing.

Spain: British Airways flight evacuated after smoke fills cabin

Disney to launch its own airline?

Reports said Disney would launch themed flights with Magic Kingdom-related perks. Disney: Reports are unfounded, incorrect.

Disney to launch its own airline?

British Airways cancels flights to Cairo

British Airways suspends flights to Egyptian capital for one week as a 'precaution.' Lufthansa flights to Cairo are also canceled.

British Airways cancels flights to Cairo

Doomed Texas flight seemed 'completely normal' before crashing

Pilot who witnessed crash says engine of doomed plane 'didn't sound right' during takeoff.

Doomed Texas flight seemed 'completely normal' before crashing

The low-cost 'private' flight

Israeli couple boards flight from Italy to Israel - and discovers they're the only passengers.

The low-cost 'private' flight

Woman fell asleep on a plane - and woke up to find she's alone

Air Canada investigating how a passenger was left alone in a 'cold, dark' plane after everyone else disembarked.

Woman fell asleep on a plane - and woke up to find she's alone