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Boeing issues suspension for over 100 aircraft

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

Flights to operate - for the vaccinated only

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

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.

'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.

What is Israel's new plan for flights?

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

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.

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

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

Sun D'Or to cease flights on the Sabbath?

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Isolation exemption for 20 countries

The order exempts from isolation returnees from 20 green 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.

Weekend restrictions lifted, flights to resume

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

Miss airplane food? You can buy some

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Will Ben Gurion Airport be reopened soon?

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

'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.

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.

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air suspends Italy, Israel flights

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

Five hacks to make your flight tickets cheaper

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

First airline halts flights to China

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

Direct flights to connect Tel Aviv and Siberia

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

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.'

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.

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.

El Al to begin direct flights to Australia

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

Disney to launch its own airline?

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

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.

Doomed Texas flight seemed 'completely normal' before crashing

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

The low-cost 'private' flight

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

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.

Arkia flight returns to land in Barcelona

Italian plane leased by Israeli company forced to turn back due to malfunction in one of its engines.

Plane turns around after mother forgets child at airport

Pilot requests to return to airport after passenger demands to be reunited with child.

Suitcases still missing - four days after flight landed

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

Six lightly injured during flight

Israeli paramedics treat six travelers injured on Austrian Airlines flight.

Severe crisis in El Al

The Israeli airline canceled flight last night to NY and flight this morning to Mumbai, citing 'operational constraints.'

Wizz Air opens new route from Romania to Tel Aviv

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

Flight cancellation nearly causes family to miss Passover seder

This family’s New York-Miami flight was cancelled right before Passover.

PM eyes Mumbai flights after Saudis open airspace

'The goal that I hope to reach is that the next flights will include direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mumbai in five hours.'

Thousands of flights cancelled across US due to East Coast storm

Over 4,000 flights cancelled as winter storm 'Toby' hits East Coast.

A landing the passengers will never forget

Plane attempts to land during storm, nearly flips over before pilot successfully touches down.

Strike planned at Ben Gurion Airport cancelled

Massive potential strike at Ben Gurion Airport averted after Finance Ministry promises to listen to demands of airport workers.

Wizz Air: New low-cost flights to start in winter

Wizz Air launches four new routes, flying from Negev airport to Europe; tickets start at 89 NIS.

Ryanair launches new flight from Tel Aviv to Rome

In honor of launch, new tickets available from 17 euros per seat. Tourism Minister: Ryanair is part of our great tourism revolution.

US cancels ban on laptops in flight cabins

TSA says airlines improved security, allows passengers from Muslim-majority countries to bring laptops in their carry-ons.

EasyJet adds two more Italy-Israel routes

British airline adds two more low-cost routes, due to start operating in the fall.

El Al's new route offers direct flights to Miami

El Al reintroduces closed Miami-Tel Aviv flights, CEO says he hopes Miami will become popular with Israeli tourists.

Coming soon: Low-cost flights to the US and Canada

Iceland airline offers low-cost flights from Israel to North America, starting in June.

Britain joins laptop ban on flights

British government bans laptops on direct passenger flights from several Muslim countries.

New London-Tel Aviv flight to cost only 309 NIS

Wizz Air announces new direct London-Israel route to begin operating in June, says tickets already available on company site.

Israel, Thailand sign new air transport agreement

Israel, Thailand sign agreement, raise number of flights per week to 28.

Scandinavian Airlines Halts Flight to Israel

Scandinavian Airlines announces it will stop flying to Tel Aviv as of March, cites political instability.