News for Airlines Cancel your flight? From now on you won't be reimbursed49 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 readingKnesset 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 flightsWizz 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 knowAttorneys 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 crashVictims' families say crash was an 'accident waiting to happen,' sue for recognition as victims. Suitcases still missing - four days after flight landedPassengers say their suitcases were never loaded onto the plane, airline says suitcases will arrive 'tomorrow.' Travel agent disappears with passengers' cashTravel agent who promised to purchase cheap tickets to Uman runs off with Breslov hasidims' money.Wizz Air opens new route from Romania to Tel AvivSibiu 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 discriminationGerman Transport Minister opens investigation into airline's refusal to allow Israeli passengers to board. EasyJet adds two more Italy-Israel routesBritish airline adds two more low-cost routes, due to start operating in the fall. United Airlines releases new flight planDue 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 CanadaIceland 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 SeaSome 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 TakeoffTravelers 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 IsraelFollowing FAA measure, Russian airlines begin to lift their own ban on flights to Ben-Gurion. Turkey' Extends Suspension of Israel FlightsTurkey's national carrier extends its suspension of direct flights to Tel Aviv, cites security reasons. European Carriers Extend Flight Ban to IsraelHost of European airlines, Turkish air follow FAA lead in banning flights to Israel out of 'safety concerns.' FAA Extends Ban on Flights to IsraelWashington still reportedly considering a decision to lift flight ban on Israel due to 'security concerns'.Lufthansa Suspends Israel Flights for Another DayGerman aviation giant extends cancellations, but 22 carriers continue flights; Transportation Ministry preparing for 'the day after'. Snake on Plane Causes 13-Hour DelayQantas passengers had to spend the night in a hotel after cabin crew found a small snake on board. Frustrated Travellers at Airport During StrikeArutz 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. Airlines Agree to End StrikeIsraeli airlines, Finance Ministry reach a deal; Israel will pay for airlines’ security costs.Labor Court Asked to End Airline Workers' StrikeIsrael Manufacturers Association appeals to the Labor Court, asking that it issue an injunction against striking airline workers. Bennett: Government Passed its First TestThe government passed its first test Sunday with the Open Skies agreement, Bennett says.Bennett: Use the Threat of a Strike WiselyEconomy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett is opposed to the planned strike by Israel’s airlines, supports Open Skies program.Airlines: 'Open Skies' Will Close Us DownWorkers at Israel's airlines plan to strike beginning Sunday over the intentions of the government to implement the “Open Skies” policy American Airlines, US Airways to Announce MergerAmerican Airlines and US Airways are set to formally announce a merger on Thursday in the United States. European Politics and Airliner ‘Safety Ratings’?A German-based airliner crash evaluation center lists El Al's safety rating at 24 and Lufthansa at 11 but the numbers don't add up. NY-Based JetBlue Gives Losing Voters Easy 'Escape'Planning to "leave the country" if your candidate loses the presidential election in the U.S. in November? Now there's a possible way out... Ben-Gurion Passengers Get New 'Bill of Rights'Airlines and charter operators flying out of Israel had better get their act together, a new law says - otherwise, it's going to cost them |
