Airline

'How will I get home?'

Ukrainian soldier with amputated leg thrown off Tel Aviv flight

A Ukrainian soldier with an amputated leg was recorded being thrown from a plane by the staff of the Hungarian Wizz Air company.

What You Need To Know

Elder Californian bumps head on transparent airport shelf

When flying, everyone hopes that everything goes well. You dont want turbulence, lost luggage, or problems with row-mates.

Watchdog claims seat change request was discrimination

Dutch airline KLM discriminated when it asked woman to move for Orthodox man, watchdog finds.

Nigerian woman delivers baby aboard Emirates Airline

Stranded Nigerian returning from United Arab Emirates delivers baby boy aboard Emirates Airline plane.

The longest flight in the world

Test flight by Qantas airline from NY to Sydney takes 19 hours, 16 minutes.

WOW Air collapses, leaving thousands of passengers stranded

A number of airlines, including Icelandair, EasyJet, Norwegian and Wizz Air offered special 'rescue fares' for stranded passengers.

Germania airline goes bankrupt

Berlin-based airline files for bankruptcy, announcing cancellation of all its flights, including those to and from Israel.

$16,000 flights sold for $675

Cathay Pacific Airlines to honor tickets mistakenly sold at a 96% discount.

First time: China to Israel in 8 hours

First flight of China's Sichuan Airlines lands at Ben-Gurion Airport; 'Line will lead to further growth in incoming tourism to Israel.'

Another airport sit-off between haredim and women

An Austrian Airlines flight to Vienna was delayed for 40 minutes because 26 haredi passengers refused to sit near women.

Airline copilot survives after being pulled out of window

Copilot left dangling halfway out of aircraft after cockpit windshield blows out at 32,000.

Latin America's largest airline starts direct flights to Israel

Latam to begin direct flights between Brazil and Israel by year's end.

'Airline had no compassion' as child with cancer misses flight

Mother of 3-year-old child flying to see surgeon says extended security line, relocation of flight gate, heartlessness caused missed flight.

How much do airlines profit off of tickets?

Which airline achieved an unusually high profit margin in 2017, even without charging baggage fees?

Passenger forced to pay $1145 after flight overbooked

Woman claims airline refused to allow her to board plane, forced her to return nine days late. Judge orders woman to compensate airline.

Chinese airline flies to 'Palestinian Territories'

Passenger aboard a Hainan Airlines flight discovers the in-flight navigation map lists the “Palestinian Territories” instead of Israel.

New flight connects Israel's north and south

Deputy Minister Kara welcomes new route from Rosh Pina to Eilat, revealing plan to create Galilee regional flight hub.

El Al's New Promo Clip Puts New Spin on Flying

El Al releases creative new musical video in attempts to boost sales.

Dubai-Based Emirates Named World's Best Airline

Dubai-based Emirates was named as the world's best airline, according to the annual airline ratings published by SkyTrax.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Becoming a Nightmare?

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is facing new problems, just a month after a four-month hiatus due to major issues with its lithium-ion batteries.

Low Cost Airline: 'We'll Bring Millions of Tourists to Israel'

Low cost European airline Ryanair claims it will succeed in bringing 4-5 million tourists to Israel annually.

Hungarian Airline Begins New Low-Cost Route to Tel-Aviv

The Hungarian airline Wizz Air began operating low-cost flights from Budapest to Tel Aviv.

El Al to Replace Flight Manuals with iPads

El Al Airlines will begin a trial project next month ahead of transferring all flight manuals on its Boeing 777 fleet to iPads.

The Snowstorm Crosses the Atlantic, But Not the Mediterannean

After watching Europe cope with snow and massive travel dislocations, America's East Coast found itself in a similar predicament.

Europe Faces "Brrden" of Winter

After the Iceland volcano chaos of last spring the European traveler is buffeted by an Arctic winter. Airlines, trains, roads impasssable.

Air Canada Probe Ordered After Security Breach

Canadian transportation minister orders probe into airline following YouTube video outlining a security breach.

Israel, Ukraine Ink Free Trade, Aviation Agreements

Israel and Ukraine have signed a free trade agreement and will add another airline to the route between the two nations.

Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Get Compensated

Passengers on delayed or cancelled flights in or out of Israel will get compensated, according to a bill moving through the Knesset.