airlines

New era at Air New Zealand

Beds coming to economy class

Air New Zealand introduces dedicated sleeping pods for economy travelers, aiming to improve long-haul flight comfort with a service never before offered.

El Al announces cancellation of flights for another week

El Al informs passengers that due to the restrictions on Ben Gurion Airport operations and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, it will cancel flights next week as well.

Amid Iran tensions:

KLM suspends Amsterdam-Tel Aviv flights starting March 1

KLM will suspend flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting March 1, citing commercial and operational considerations.

Estimate: US to attack Iran

CENTCOM, IDF, top brass holds meeting, estimating US will attack Iran.

Possible US-Iran clash?

Major airlines suspend Middle East routes

KLM, Air France and several major airlines suspend weekend flights to Israel and the Gulf amid rising regional tensions and speculation that the US may strike Iran following its protest crackdown.

After long suspension

easyJet to resume Israel flights in March 2026

easyJet will resume flights to Israel in March 2026, with Tel Aviv-London Luton tickets already on sale. The airline, after repeated postponements since October 2023, is considering expanding routes beyond pre-war levels.

Greek airline announces new Israel-Athens route

Sky Express launches new route connecting Tel Aviv and Athens, offers connections to various locations in Europe - but no free checked baggage.

After two-year hiatus

American Airlines to return to Israel

American Airlines will resume daily JFK-Tel Aviv flights in March, marking its return after a two-year pause following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Gaza war.

United Airlines to resume flights to Israel

US carrier reinstating direct routes from Tel Aviv to Chicago and Washington, suspended after October 7.

KLM to resume Amsterdam-Tel Aviv route on September 28

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume daily flights to Israel on Sept. 28. The route will include a stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus, to avoid crew staying overnight in Tel Aviv.

After a decade:

SAS airline resumes flights to Israel

SAS announces it will resume direct flights from Copenhagen to Tel Aviv beginning in October, marking its return to Israel after a nearly decade-long hiatus.

Citing regional tensions

easyJet delays return to Israel until 2026

easyJet suspends flights to Israel until March 2026, marking the longest period of suspended service by a foreign airline since the war with Iran. The decision comes as other airlines resume service to Tel Aviv.

United Airlines restores Tel Aviv route ahead of schedule

United Airlines announces it will resume Tel Aviv flights on July 21, ten days earlier than planned, citing improved regional conditions after a truce.

Lifting of restrictions:

European airlines to return to Ben Gurion Airport

Following months of suspension due to the conflict with Iran and a missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, the European aviation authority has lifted its advisory against flying to Israel - paving the way for the return of flights.

Best airline award goes to Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways secures first place in the Skytrax airline rankings, considered the 'Oscars of the aviation industry.'

European airline to become Israeli

Israeli licensing clears path for Tus Airways to boost competition and expand international travel options.

After security review:

Lufthansa Group to restart Israel flights on June 23

Lufthansa Group to restart Tel Aviv flights June 23, including Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa Cargo, following a security analysis. Services will resume gradually. ITA will follow July 6.

Ryanair extends Israel flight suspension through July

Ryanair extends its suspension of flights to Israel until July 31, citing ongoing regional instability.

Air France resumes Israel flights, others extend suspensions

Air France to resume daily flights to Tel Aviv on Tuesday as other major carriers, including the Lufthansa Group, ITA Airways, Iberia Express, British Airways, and Transavia, extend their flight suspensions to Israel.

Due to 'security concerns'

British Airways halts Israel flights through July

British Airways suspends all flights to Israel until at least August 1, citing "security concerns" after Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport.

Ryanair CEO:

'We’re running out of patience with Israel'

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary expresses frustration over security disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, suggests the airline may consider reallocating aircraft to serve other European destinations.

Israir set to launch direct flights to New York

Israir Airlines preparing to re-enter the US market with direct flights to New York, aiming to begin service by next Passover.

First time since start of war

United Airlines resumes flights to Israel

United Airlines becomes first US carrier to resume its service to Israel since flights were suspended due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Air France and Transavia to resume flights to Israel

Air France to resume operations to Tel Aviv starting January 25. Transavia, the low-cost airline within the Air France-KLM Group, will restart flights to and from Israel beginning January 27.

Ryanair starts selling tickets for flights to and from Tel Aviv

The low-cost carrier intends to resume its route to Israel by late March.

Wizz Air to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air set to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv starting January 15.

Instead of foreign airlines

Arkia and Israir to operate flights to the US

The two companies plan to lease European aircraft and operate ten weekly flights using foreign crews in order to lower prices for consumers.

Until September 2025

American Airlines extends suspension of flights to Israel

The change means travelers will not be able to book flights to Israel with the airline between March and September of next year, as the route has been temporarily removed from the booking system.

British Airways extends suspension of Israel flights until March

British Airways extends the suspension of its flights to Israel until the end of March 2025.

Due to war:

Numerous airlines cancel flights to Israel

IDF strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah barrages on Israel lead foreign airlines to announce halt to flights to and from the Jewish state.

Starting next Thursday:

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

The Lufthansa Group, which also includes Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines, announces it will resume flights to Israel starting next Thursday.

Rep. Torres to US airlines:

'Suspension of flights to Israel has the effect of a boycott'

Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes three major US airlines for continued suspension of flights to Israel, says they are “effectively boycotting” the country.

United Airlines staffer criticized for wearing PLO flag pin

United Airlines flight attendant criticized after being spotted wearing a Palestine Liberation Organization flag pin and a keffiyeh. Airline says: We allow flight attendants to wear flag pins that represent their pride in a place to which they may have a special connection.

Airlines announce resumption of flights to Israel

Following cancellations due to tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, multiple airlines resume flights to Israel.

American Airlines suspends Israel flights through March 2025

American Airlines announces it is suspending flights to Israel through March 29 of next year.

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon.

Due to 'escalating situation'

Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Israel

Wizz Air becomes latest airline to temporarily suspend flights amid concerns over retaliation for recent eliminations of terrorist leaders.

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

Lufthansa Group announces it will renew flights to Israel, beginning in January.

At Ben Gurion Airport, the coronavirus crisis hasn't ended yet

Delays in baggage loading and a severe lack of manpower are making it difficult for Israel's main airport to get back on its feet.

Flight Mix-up:

Airline accidentally flies couple to the wrong country

Bonjour? Passengers bought tickets to Denmark - but ended up being flown to France instead.

Israeli airlines to end flights to Dubai?

Dubai authorities announce change in security protocols, Shabak refuses to approve changes.

Nearly 1,000 US flights cancelled due to COVID

Surge in cases of COVID-19 cause pilots and crew to be quarantined and lead airlines to cancel flights.

Finance Ministry refuses to compensate airline companies

Foreign arrivals barred from country for two weeks; government says: "These are normal business risks."

Airline announces daily flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai

Emirates airline announces new route connecting Israel to UAE and opening up a wide variety of tourist and travel options.

Qantas scrubs references that replace Israel with 'Palestine'

Australian airline removes references to “Occupied Palestinian Territory” and “State of Palestine” from multiple areas of its website.

Jerusalem couple sues airlines over mask mandates for disabled

Class-action lawsuit filed by 13 flyers from the US and Israel against 7 US airlines alleging civil rights violations.

US airlines cancel Israel flights due to rocket fire

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

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.

Sun D'Or to cease flights on the Sabbath?

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

Cancel your flight? From now on you won't be reimbursed

49 MKs vote in favor of amendment to facilitate airlines and exempt them from compensating in event of cancellation or early flight.

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.

'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.

British Airways to renew flights to Tel Aviv next week?

Airline now allows London-Tel Aviv bookings from May 1st.

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air suspends Italy, Israel flights

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

Want to cancel a flight to China? Here's what you need to know

Attorneys Ra'anan Bar-On and Vered Cohen on Israeli law and travelers' rights to cancel scheduled flights.

Disney to launch its own airline?

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

Paris court to hear case over 2007 Thai plane crash

Victims' families say crash was an 'accident waiting to happen,' sue for recognition as victims.

Suitcases still missing - four days after flight landed

Passengers say their suitcases were never loaded onto the plane, airline says suitcases will arrive 'tomorrow.'

Travel agent disappears with passengers' cash

Travel agent who promised to purchase cheap tickets to Uman runs off with Breslov hasidims' money.

Wizz Air opens new route from Romania to Tel Aviv

Sibiu becomes sixth Romanian city to operate direct route to Tel Aviv.