Arkia
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Arkia, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Annual 'Haim LeYeled' Summer Camp Boosts Health of Children with Lung Diseases in Austrian Alps
The 'Haim LeYeled' nonprofit held its annual summer camp in the Austrian Alps for children with lung diseases and their families, overcoming logistical challenges to provide thera…
Omer Adam’s Wedding Guests Hear Father’s Humorous Warning on Private Flight to Italy
Omer Adam and Sasha Yisraelovitch’s wedding guests were flown privately to Italy, where Adam’s father humorously urged them to behave respectfully due to the bride’s aristocratic…
Aviv Geffen and Eran Zahavi Fly to Omar Adam's Wedding in Italy
Israeli singer Omar Adam's wedding in Italy features exclusive guests like Aviv Geffen and Eran Zahavi, with a gender-segregated ceremony due to Hasidic singer Motti Steinmetz's p…
Arkia Flight From Montenegro Canceled, Passengers Stranded in Albania After Border Delay
An Arkia flight from Montenegro to Israel was canceled and passengers were bused to Albania, where a border delay caused some to miss the plane. Arkia arranged hotel accommodation…
Arkia Passengers Face Overnight Delay After Flight Diverted to Albania
An Arkia flight from Podgorica to Israel was delayed overnight after the inbound plane was diverted to Tirana due to operational issues, forcing passengers to travel by bus betwee…
Israir Receives Final FAA Approval to Launch Commercial Flights to the US
Israir has secured final FAA approval to operate commercial flights to the US, with service expected to start around October 19. This approval completes the regulatory process and…
Israel Faces Ongoing Disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Calls for Structural Reform
Ben Gurion Airport faced major disruptions during peak tourist season, prompting criticism of management and calls for reform. Prime Minister Netanyahu focused on political aspect…
Israeli Agrotech Startup GreenOnyx Launches Exclusive Vegetable Line at Tiv Taam Stores
Israeli agrotech startup GreenOnyx has signed an exclusive deal with supermarket chain Tiv Taam to sell its high-nutrition Wanna greens vegetables, which stay fresh for weeks and…
Israel Expands Direct Flights to Unexpected European and Central Asian Cities
Israel is expanding its direct flight options to less typical destinations such as Malaga, Bologna, Vilnius, Tivat, Copenhagen, Tashkent, and Riga, offering travelers authentic cu…
Arkia Airlines Certifies First Female Jet Captain, Following Her Father's Footsteps
Arkia Airlines has certified Adar Madutzki as its first female jet captain, joining her father Tal Madutzki who has been a captain there for over 15 years. This marks the first ti…
Airport Workers' Union Chief Pinchas Idan Accused of Orchestrating Massive Ben Gurion Airport Strike
Pinchas Idan, head of the Airport Authority workers' union, is accused by Israeli officials of orchestrating a major strike at Ben Gurion Airport for personal gain, including atte…
Ben Gurion Airport Faces Ongoing Disruptions Amid Threat of New Summer Strike
Ben Gurion Airport is grappling with major disruptions after a sudden strike, causing flight delays, cancellations, and long baggage waits. Airlines El Al and Arkia are offering v…
Ben Gurion Airport Resolves Left-Behind Luggage After Sudden Workers' Strike
Ben Gurion Airport formed a special team to handle luggage left behind after a sudden workers' strike caused major flight delays. Airlines El Al and Arkia offered future travel vo…
Arkia Offers Vouchers to Passengers Avoiding Flights on Sabbath Amid Airport Workers Strike
Arkia Airlines faces major delays from a Ben Gurion Airport workers strike, offering vouchers to passengers who opt out of flights on the Sabbath.
Labor Dispute at Ben Gurion Airport Highlights Management and Staffing Issues Amid Travel Surge
Ben Gurion Airport faced major delays on August 20, 2026, due to a labor dispute caused by staff shortages amid record passenger volumes. The strike disrupted thousands of travele…
Naftali Bennett Faces Skepticism Over Cost of Living Promises as Arkia CEO Details Airline Challenges and Growth Plans
Naftali Bennett’s past economic record raises doubts about his new cost of living promises, while Arkia Airlines’ CEO discusses the airline’s operational challenges and expansion…
Sudden Strike Causes Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Peak Travel Season
A sudden strike by Ben Gurion Airport workers on a peak travel day caused major disruptions, flight cancellations, and delays affecting nearly 100,000 passengers. The strike was a…
Ben Gurion Airport Workers Ordered Back as Flight Delays Continue for Hours
Ben Gurion Airport faced major flight delays and baggage issues on a busy day due to labor disruptions. Workers were ordered back to their posts, and operations are gradually resu…
Ben Gurion Airport Closes Amid Chaos, Hundreds of Flights Delayed or Canceled
Ben Gurion Airport closed on Thursday, halting all landings and causing delays or cancellations for over 600 flights and 100,000 passengers. Arkia Airlines reported multiple fligh…
Direct Flights Between Israel and Morocco Resume After Three Years
Direct flights between Israel and Morocco have resumed after three years, with Arkia Airlines restarting service to Marrakech and Israir planning to join in September 2026. This r…
Israeli Respiratory Patients Return Refreshed From Annual 'Haim LeYeled' Summer Camp in Austrian Alps
The Israeli charity 'Haim LeYeled' successfully held its annual summer camp in the Austrian Alps for respiratory patients and their families, who returned to Israel with improved…
Israeli Transportation Minister and Officials Fly to Morocco Amid Ben Gurion Airport Chaos
Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev and senior officials are flying privately to Marrakech as Ben Gurion Airport faces severe delays and operational chaos. The trip, funded…
Israir to Launch Ticket Sales for New Tel Aviv-New York Route Starting Next Week
Israir will start selling tickets next week for its new Tel Aviv-New York flights, set to begin in October 2026 after regulatory approvals. The airline aims to compete with return…
US Airlines Resume Flights to Israel, Sparking Price Competition on New York Route
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are resuming flights to Israel in September, increasing competition and lowering prices on the New York-Tel Aviv route. American Airlines will…
Ben Gurion Airport Faces Severe Delays as Passengers Wait Hours Without Luggage
Ben Gurion Airport faced major delays on Friday as passengers waited hours on planes without their luggage, possibly due to a sudden strike by ground staff. The disruptions affect…
Arkia CEO Oz Berlovich Reflects on Leadership, Challenges, and Future Plans
Oz Berlovich, CEO of Arkia Airlines, discusses the airline’s growth, social media criticism, and his vision for Israel’s labor market. He highlights the transformative impact of l…
El Al Cancels Planned Direct Flights to Hanoi Due to Security Approval Denial
El Al cancels its planned direct flights to Hanoi, Vietnam, scheduled for October, due to denied security approvals. Passengers with tickets will receive alternative options or re…
Flight Delays at Ben Gurion Airport Worsen Due to Greek Airspace Restrictions
Ben Gurion Airport faces worsening flight delays due to Greek airspace restrictions limiting flights to Europe, causing significant takeoff and landing delays, especially for Arki…
Greek Blue Bird Airways Rises to Fourth Largest Carrier at Tel Aviv Airport in July
Greek-owned Blue Bird Airways, with strong Israeli ties, became the fourth largest airline at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in July 2026, flying 7.5% of passengers amid Israeli ca…
Israeli Airline Sun d'Or Adds Verona to Winter Flight Destinations
Sun d'Or, part of El Al, adds Verona to its winter flight schedule starting October 25, offering twice-weekly flights to northern Italy. The airline's winter destinations include…
Foreign Airlines Gradually Resume Flights to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Foreign airlines are gradually resuming flights to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport after a long reduction, with many carriers returning since April and more scheduled for September, i…
Security Breach Forces Arkia Flight From Amsterdam to Return to Gate
An Arkia flight from Amsterdam to Israel was delayed after a passenger boarded without a valid ticket, prompting the plane to return to the gate and security to remove the individ…
Israir Launches Direct Flights to Madrid as Romanian Animawings Resumes Israel Route
Israir will begin direct flights to Madrid from October 25, while Romanian airline Animawings resumes Bucharest-Tel Aviv flights tomorrow after a suspension. United Airlines plans…
Air Canada Delays Return to Israel Until January 2027, Cancels Direct Flights
Air Canada delays resumption of flights to Israel until January 2027, extending cancellations amid ongoing airline suspensions despite improved security. Meanwhile, United and Del…
United Airlines Resumes Flights to Israel in September Amid Growing US-Israel Air Travel Competition
United Airlines will restart flights to Israel on September 8 with two daily Boeing 787 flights from Ben Gurion Airport, following a suspension due to regional conflict. Delta Air…
Israir Gains Approval to Launch New Wide-Body Flights to New York
Israir Airlines has secured updated civil aviation approval to operate Airbus A330 wide-body jets on a new New York route, pending final FAA clearance. This will make Israir the t…
Ben Gurion Airport Sees Summer Peak as International Airlines Resume Flights to Israel
Ben Gurion Airport is handling its busiest summer day with 101,000 passengers expected, driven by a surge in international flights. July saw a 37% passenger increase over last yea…
Summer Flight Delays Persist at Ben Gurion Airport with Over 450 Flights Affected Last Week
Ben Gurion Airport faces ongoing summer delays, with over 450 flights delayed last week affecting major airlines like El Al and Arkia.
Airlines Boost Flights From Israel Ahead of Summer Peak and Jewish Holidays
Ahead of the summer peak and Jewish holidays, foreign and Israeli airlines are increasing flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Europe, North America, and Asia. Lufthansa Group plans…
Cancer Patients Stranded in Geneva Criticize Arkia Over Flight Cancellation and Poor Support
A group of Israeli cancer patients was stranded in Geneva after Arkia Airlines canceled their flight home due to weather. The nonprofit leading the group criticized the airline fo…
El Al Doubles Profit Amid Iran Conflict Despite Security Operation Losses
El Al Airlines doubled its net profit to $132 million in the latest quarter despite a $55 million loss from a military operation against Iran. Revenues rose 27% to $986 million, s…
Arkia Adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Boost Summer Flights to New York, Paris, Amsterdam
Arkia Airlines has introduced a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to increase summer flight capacity on routes to New York, Paris, and Amsterdam, responding to high passenger demand and limit…
Choosing Different Airlines Can Save Hundreds on Holiday Flights to Popular Destinations
A price comparison for Jewish New Year flights shows that choosing different airlines can save families hundreds of dollars, with price gaps over 40% for flights to Crete, Budapes…
Ben Gurion Airport Provides Real-Time Crowding Updates and Tips to Ease Summer Travel
Ben Gurion Airport offers a real-time congestion forecast and multiple strategies to help travelers navigate busy summer periods, including online check-in, special lanes, and VIP…
Four Airlines to Resume Tel Aviv-New York Flights by September with Ticket Prices Starting at $1,400
American Airlines delays resuming Tel Aviv-New York flights to March 2027, while Delta and United restart in September. Israir plans to join soon, increasing ticket availability b…
Arkia Flight from Montenegro to Israel Canceled After Hours of Passenger Waiting and Poor Communication
An Arkia flight from Montenegro to Israel was canceled after passengers waited hours without clear updates. The airline cited weather and crew work limits, while passengers report…
Lufthansa Group and Israir Resume Flights to Israel and Marrakech
The Lufthansa Group is increasing flights to Israel in August, with Swiss resuming Zurich-Tel Aviv service. Israir and Arkia are restarting direct flights to Marrakech, Morocco, i…
Israir Resumes Weekly Direct Flights from Israel to Marrakech Starting September
Israir is restarting weekly direct flights from Israel to Marrakech starting September 1, 2026, following Arkia's similar move. The flights will operate through October, easing tr…