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.
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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 for losses due to restrictions
Foreign arrivals barred from country for two weeks; government says: "These are normal business risks."
Emirates 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' from its online booking
Australian airline removes references to “Occupied Palestinian Territory” and “State of Palestine” from multiple areas of its website.
Jerusalem couple joins lawsuit against airline mask mandates for the 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.
Confusion after Jewish family is asked to leave flight
Spirit Airlines says adults, not young child in viral video, refused to comply with mask mandate.
New owner: Sun D'Or airline won't fly 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.
Law limiting damages for flights canceled due to COVID-19 passes first Knesset reading
Knesset approves first reading of law aiming to help airlines survive by limiting amount of compensation paid to passengers.
Flights to resume soon? '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.
'Strip Kuwait Airways of its landing rights'
German Justice Ministry asks Chancellor Merkel to strip Kuwait Airways of German landing rights after Thursday ruling.
Germany investigates Kuwait Airways' anti-Israel discrimination
German Transport Minister opens investigation into airline's refusal to allow Israeli passengers to board.
EasyJet adds two more Italy-Israel routes
British airline adds two more low-cost routes, due to start operating in the fall.
United Airlines releases new flight plan
Due to a recent event in which a man was forced off a plane, the airline makes new guidelines on how to deal with overbooking.
Coming soon: Low-cost flights to the US and Canada
Iceland airline offers low-cost flights from Israel to North America, starting in June.
How much does an El Al pilot make?
Reports show that, at a time when numerous El Al flights are being cancelled or delayed, the salaries of pilots are soaring.
Could the Russian Sinai crash happen in Israel?
Pilots Association head tells Arutz Sheva about the crash claimed by ISIS, and why Israeli airline passengers don't need to worry.
Airlines Stop Flying Over Iran, Caspian Sea
Some airlines stop flying over the region amid concerns over Russian airstrikes in Syria. At least one has missed and hit Iran.
Scuffle Over Chocolate - Due to the 'Occupation'?
Channel 2 reporter insists video of Israelis arguing with Israir steward over duty-free chocolate the fault of the 'Occupation'.
Tablets, Devices Soon to be Allowed on Takeoff
Travelers leaving from Ben Gurion Airport will soon be able to use small electronic devices during takeoff on flights leaving the country.
Russian Airlines Resume Flights to Israel
Following FAA measure, Russian airlines begin to lift their own ban on flights to Ben-Gurion.
Turkey' Extends Suspension of Israel Flights
Turkey's national carrier extends its suspension of direct flights to Tel Aviv, cites security reasons.
European Carriers Extend Flight Ban to Israel
Host of European airlines, Turkish air follow FAA lead in banning flights to Israel out of 'safety concerns.'
FAA Extends Ban on Flights to Israel
Washington still reportedly considering a decision to lift flight ban on Israel due to 'security concerns'.
Lufthansa Suspends Israel Flights for Another Day
German aviation giant extends cancellations, but 22 carriers continue flights; Transportation Ministry preparing for 'the day after'.
Snake on Plane Causes 13-Hour Delay
Qantas passengers had to spend the night in a hotel after cabin crew found a small snake on board.
Frustrated Travellers at Airport During Strike
Arutz Sheva visited the Ben Gurion Airport as Israelis waited to find out about their flights, before strike ended.
Netanyahu Welcomes End of Airline Strike
"We will continue to make additional reforms to increase competition,” says Netanyahu after airlines agree to end strike.
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