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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.

Warming of ties:

Israir to operate five flights a week from Israel to Turkey

The flights will operate on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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.'

Israeli airline offering $180 discounts for vaxxed travelers

Offer from Sunday through Saturday night, or until tickets run out.

Israir increasing flights to Eilat

As hours of operation at southern airport expected to expand, Israir prepares to add flights connecting central Israel to Eilat.

Israir to launch direct flights between Israel and Marrakesh

Israeli airline to launch direct flights between Israel and Morocco's Marrakesh in July.

Saudi Arabia temporarily closes airspace to Israeli flights

Saudi Arabia closes its airspace to Israeli flights for several hours for unknown reasons.

Flights to operate - for the vaccinated only

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

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

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

Supermarket tycoon Rami Levy to purchase Israir Airlines

Israir poised to be sold to founder and owner of Rami Levy supermarket chain.

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.

PM to 1st Israir pilot to fly to Dubai: You brought peace closer

PM Netanyahu, Transportation Minister Regev congratulate pilot of first Israir commercial flight to Dubai upon the flight's landing.

Direct flights to Dubai begin in December

Israir will offer a round trip to Dubai starting at $280. The first flight will be held in early December in honor of UAE National Day.

Israeli airline to open direct Abu Dhabi flights

Israir Airlines says it plans to open direct flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize relations.

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.

Chabad hasid rescued from Kazakhstan

Young man becomes trapped in Kazakhstan after coronavirus crisis leaves him unable to fly back to Israel or renew his passport.

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.'

The PA medical boot keeps its people in permanent lockdown

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have put their political agenda ahead of the health and safety of their own people.Opinion.

Israir to operate two flights to Italy

Israir to bring back Israelis from Italy in the wake of the outbreak of the coronavirus.

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.

Israir launches new weekly flight to Zurich

Israeli airline also increasing flights to Ljubljana in Slovenia to two weekly flights starting in May.

The low-cost 'private' flight

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

El Al, Israir, won't merge

Israeli airlines rescind appeal asking Antitrust Authority to reconsider opposition to proposed merge.

Passengers forced to evacuate Israel-bound plane

Jet leased by Israir fills with smoke on tarmac at Budapest airport, leads to emergency evacuation from plane.

Israir flight grounded during takeoff

Chaos ensues on plane after one of the engines found defective.

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.

Foul-Mouthed Family Returns to Israel

Two sisters and the husband of one of them were recorded threatening a flight attendant over chocolate.

Scuffle Over Chocolate - Because of the 'Occupation'?

Channel 2 reporter insists video of Israelis arguing with Israir steward over duty-free chocolate the fault of the 'Occupation'.

El Al, Arkia, Israir to Strike Sunday

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

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!