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Flights to begin returning Israelis from UAE

After talks with the UAE, Israeli airlines received approval for Dubai repatriation flights, though security coordination delayed departures and canceled two El Al flights.

Dubai rescue flights set for Friday, departure delays expected

Transportation Ministry announces that rescue flights operated by Israeli airlines from Dubai will begin Friday, though delays are expected due to logistical challenges.

Israeli assessment:

Flydubai incident was a terror attack

Israeli officials say copilot of diverted flydubai flight suspected of repeatedly stabbing captain, trying to seize control of plane before passengers and crew intervened.

Amid growing ties

Three Israeli airlines to launch direct Morocco flights

Arkia, Sun d’Or and Israir are set to launch direct flights to Morocco this fall as Israel-Morocco ties deepen and travel demand rises.

Britain:

Air traffic control failure disrupts flights, including to Israel

Technical failure causes major UK air travel disruption, with at least 1,000 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers delayed, including El Al and Wizz Air routes between London and Israel.

Dozens of additional flights

Wizz Air expands Tel Aviv service

Wizz Air is adding dozens of weekly Tel Aviv flights, expanding service to Europe as SAS, Delta and United also resume Israel routes.

Belgian union threatens strike over flights to Israel

Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, claiming 'ethical' objections.

United Airlines to resume Tel Aviv-San Francisco flights in March

United Airlines announces return of year-round nonstop service between Tel Aviv and San Francisco, as part of expansion of its Israel-US flight schedule.

In September:

Delta to resume daily flights between New York and Tel Aviv

Delta Air Lines will resume daily nonstop flights from New York JFK to Tel Aviv on September 6, following a review of regional security conditions.

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport:

90,000 passengers and an unusual backlog of flights

Delays, mishandled luggage and long waits leave families stranded at Ben Gurion Airport. The Airports Authority denies a strike, citing unusually heavy flight traffic and restrictions in European airspace.

Two daily flights

United Airlines returns to Israel

American carrier United Airlines is resuming flights to Israel. Starting September 8, the airline will restart service on its Newark-Tel Aviv route.

Through spring 2027

American Airlines extends Tel Aviv flight suspensions

American Airlines extends its Tel Aviv flight pause to March 28, 2027, making it the only major US carrier out of Israel since October 2023.

No boarding: Israel cracks down on Uman-bound draft evaders

Israel blocks key loophole allowing haredi draft evaders under exit bans to board flights, new system expected to take effect ahead of Jewish New Year.

Airports Authority promises: Flights won't be canceled

Airports Authority chairman Yiftah Ron-Tal says Israel has no plans to close its airspace, pledging to keep flights operating despite US refueling planes parking at airport.

Drama in the air:

Flight instructor jumps ship, student lands independently

Student pilot in Argentina safely lands Cessna aircraft after flight instructor jumps to his death mid-flight; authorities investigating.

After three years

Arkia to resume direct Israel-Morocco flights

Israeli airline Arkia restarting direct flights to Marrakech in August after a three-year hiatus, signalling renewed travel interest despite regional tensions.

Air Haifa to launch Tel Aviv-Eilat flight route

Air Haifa to operate up to 10 daily flights between Ben Gurion International Airport and Ramon Airport in Eilat, airline announces.

Arkia to fly to Japan:

Arkia launches direct flight route to Tokyo

The new route to the sought-after destination in the Far East will begin operating two flights per week in October 2026. Economy-class fares will start at $750 one way.

American Airlines halts Israel route through early 2027

American Airlines extends its suspension of nonstop flights from New York to Tel Aviv through January 6, 2027, due to ongoing regional tensions.

Warns of 'rapid escalation' risk

European aviation agency extends Israel advisory

European Union Aviation Safety Agency extends its aviation advisory for Israel until May 27, citing potential risks to flight safety.

Pressure mounts on airline to cease flights on Shabbat

Haredi leaders threaten consumer boycott against Israir, call company CEO to 'hearing.'

100s stranded in Aqaba:

Jordan unexpectedly halts flights of Israelis

An unexpected Jordanian decision to halt flights of European planes operated by Arkia led to the immediate cancellation of many Israeli flights.

Delta Air Lines will not resume flights to Israel until September

American carrier Delta Air Lines announces it is extending the suspension of its flights to Israel until September, citing the ongoing security situation in the region.

Watch: Unusual collision at New York airport

Air Canada plane makes crash-landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring dozens.

Dramatic recommendation:

Close Ben Gurion Airport immediately due to missile threat

Aviation officials call for Israel's main international airport to be closed just a week and a half before Passover holiday as Iran continues to launch missiles at the country.

El Al announces cancellation of flights for another week

El Al informs passengers that due to the restrictions on Ben Gurion Airport operations and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, it will cancel flights next week as well.

Shabbat in Jordan: Chabad students evacuate Israel

Dozens of Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva and seminary students studying in Tzfat find travel plans canceled due to war with Iran, end up waiting for flight out of Jordan.

Starting Sunday: Israeli airlines to fly out of Israel

Israel to allow limited outbound flights from Ben Gurion starting Sunday, with departures capped at about 70 passengers per flight, Transportation Ministry announces.

El Al plane goes airborne again just before landing

El Al plane one minute before landing flies high again after Iranian missile is launched at Israel.

El Al preparing for rescue flights

El Al announces preparations for rescue flights, publishes list of cities from which flights will operate.

Dozens of Israelis stuck in Saudi territory

Around 100,000 Israelis are stranded abroad, including dozens who whose flights rerouted to Saudi Arabia and who do not have permission to disembark.

Amid Iran tensions:

KLM suspends Amsterdam-Tel Aviv flights starting March 1

KLM will suspend flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting March 1, citing commercial and operational considerations.

Competition Authority:

El Al to be fined NIS 109 million

Competition Authority considering imposing a heavy financial sanction on El Al after it refused to grant Arkia access to hangars during the war, in a way that could have harmed competition and the traveling public.

Breakthrough for Wizz Air in Israel

An inter-ministerial committee has decided to lift the restriction on overnight parking for foreign airlines at Ben Gurion Airport, a move that could enable Wizz Air to establish an operational base in Israel.

Boarded the wrong flight - and ended up in Japan

A United Airlines passenger heading for Nicaragua accidentally boarded a flight to Tokyo. UA spokesperson said, 'We apologized to the customer and offered credits and a refund.'

Due to a 'joke':

IAF planes called to escort Wizz Air plane

Fighter planes called to escort Wizz Air flight after son plays 'joke' on his parents' phone.

El Al offers reassurance: No charge for cancellations

El Al offers new service, allowing customers to cancel flights up to 48 hours before takeoff, with no extra fees.

Possible US-Iran clash?

Major airlines suspend Middle East routes

KLM, Air France and several major airlines suspend weekend flights to Israel and the Gulf amid rising regional tensions and speculation that the US may strike Iran following its protest crackdown.

Air Canada drama:

Passengers heard screams and prevented a disaster

Before takeoff, Air Canada flight returns to terminal after passengers report screams and banging from beneath the cabin floor.

Close enough

Flight from Israel lands in Berlin instead of Prague

Due to extreme weather conditions, a Tus Airways flight to Prague forced to reroute to Berlin. Passengers to take four-hour bus journey to their final destination.

After long suspension

easyJet to resume Israel flights in March 2026

easyJet will resume flights to Israel in March 2026, with Tel Aviv-London Luton tickets already on sale. The airline, after repeated postponements since October 2023, is considering expanding routes beyond pre-war levels.

Greek airline announces new Israel-Athens route

Sky Express launches new route connecting Tel Aviv and Athens, offers connections to various locations in Europe - but no free checked baggage.

Trump announces: Venezuela airspace closed

US President Donald Trump announces closure of Venezuela airspace, Venezuela Foreign Minister calls Trump's declaration a 'colonialist threat.'

Histadrut opposes Wizz Air routes to Israel

Histadrut labor union protests Transportation Ministry meeting with Wizz Air representatives, says move could endanger Israel's airlines, undermine aerial independence during times of crisis.

Full magazine found aboard flight, passengers evacuated

Passengers deplane after pistol magazine found on Frontier Airlines flight; police and FBI investigate.

First time since October 7:

Morocco resumes flights to Israel

The decision follows discussions between Transportation Minister Miri Regev and her Moroccan counterpart, and was approved by aviation authorities in both countries.

After two-year hiatus

American Airlines to return to Israel

American Airlines will resume daily JFK-Tel Aviv flights in March, marking its return after a two-year pause following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Gaza war.

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.

United Airlines to resume flights to Israel

US carrier reinstating direct routes from Tel Aviv to Chicago and Washington, suspended after October 7.

KLM to resume Amsterdam-Tel Aviv route on September 28

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume daily flights to Israel on Sept. 28. The route will include a stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus, to avoid crew staying overnight in Tel Aviv.

Flights to Uman:

Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Breslov activists reveal behind-the-scenes struggle with Moldova over Uman pilgrimage flights, after officials demand security reimbursements and temporary terminal.

After a decade:

SAS airline resumes flights to Israel

SAS announces it will resume direct flights from Copenhagen to Tel Aviv beginning in October, marking its return to Israel after a nearly decade-long hiatus.

A decade later: El Al to renew Eilat-Tel Aviv flight route

El Al to offer two daily flights to Eilat, with subsidized fares for Eilat residents.

Finance Min. rejects compensation for Israelis stranded abroad

Finance Ministry refuses to provide full compensation for Israelis stranded abroad during war with Iran; Transportation Ministry slams decision.

On flight to Glasgow

easyJet passenger shouts 'Allahu Akbar,' claims bomb

Man on easyJet flight to Glasgow shouts “Allahu Akbar” and claims to have a bomb, also declaring “Death to Trump” before being restrained by passengers and arrested upon landing.

Pilot who removed Jewish teens from plane trained 9/11 terrorists

Pilot Ivan Chiribella, who removed Jewish teens from a Vueling flight, confirmed to have trained two of the September 11 terror pilots.

49 dead after plane crashes in Russia

Soviet-era Antonov An‑24 plane crashes in Russian forest with 49 people aboard, none survive.

Israir receives license for direct New York flights

Transportation Minister Miri Regev announces: Israir authorized to operate direct flights to New York, joining El Al and Arkia as the third Israeli airline flying to the US.

Citing regional tensions

easyJet delays return to Israel until 2026

easyJet suspends flights to Israel until March 2026, marking the longest period of suspended service by a foreign airline since the war with Iran. The decision comes as other airlines resume service to Tel Aviv.

United Airlines restores Tel Aviv route ahead of schedule

United Airlines announces it will resume Tel Aviv flights on July 21, ten days earlier than planned, citing improved regional conditions after a truce.