Arkia

Arkia announces direct flight route between Israel and New York

Arkia announces new flight route between Tel Aviv and New York, with three weekly flights in each direction.

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.

Direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka to begin this fall

Israeli airline Arkia to begin operating a route from Tel Aviv to Colombo starting in October.

For the first time:

Israeli airline flies over Saudi Arabia

Arkia plane to take off for Seychelles and pass over Saudi Arabia, the first time ever for an Israeli airline.

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Free vacation for residents of towns near Gaza

Arkia offers residents of Eshkol Regional Council a free 3-4 night vacation - including flights and hotel stay.

Israeli airlines seek to fly to Saudi Arabia this week

El Al and Arkia ask Saudi Arabia to begin allowing Israeli flights over its airspace as early as this week.

In wake of Covid-19 crisis: Aviation workers protest at airport

Employees of El Al, Arkia, Israir protest: 'The government has decided it doesn't need Israeli air companies; they've abandoned us.'

El Al CEO: 'Without aid from the government, we won't recover'

Knesset committee, airlines, hold special meeting to discuss coronavirus crisis. 'Even the strongest airlines in the world received aid.'

Two Israeli airlines cancel international flights

Israir and Arkia stop flights until the end of March in wake of Israel's decision to order isolation for those returning from abroad.

Watch: Engine on plane headed for Israel emits fire

Spanish site publishes clip of Arkia plane takeoff, during which fire is repeatedly emitted from its engine. Plane back to routine activity.

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.

170 Israelis stranded in Zanzibar

Arkia discovers technical issues with plane, passengers sleep on airport benches while waiting for flight home. Arkia: We'll provide hotels.

Sinai Threat: Israeli Planes to Eilat Given Anti-Missile Systems

Security system has started installing Magen Rakia (Sky Shield) on Israeli flights out of fear of shoulder-mounted missiles from Sinai.

Emergency Sends Airport Out of Kilter on Busiest Day Ever

A state of emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport Thursday, the airport's busiest day ever.

Arkia Plane Lands Safely After Engine Malfunction

An Arkia airplane carrying 72 passengers landed safely at the Ben Gurion Airport after discovering a technical failure in the engine.

El Al, Arkia, Israir to Strike Sunday

Airlines protesting a proposal to finalize a deregulation plan they say will cause layoffs.

Arkia Plane in Emergency Landing, Passengers Safe

Turboprop plane with 67 on board forced to land after engine catches fire.

Turkey Rejects Israel Airline Request for Increased Security

The Turkish government rejected a request by Arkia Israel Airlines for increased security at the Antalya airport.

The Histadrut Threatens to Close Israel's Skies

Union officials say the government has two weeks to meet their demands over Israel's "open skies" deal with Europe – or else!