Israir
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israir, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israir Receives Final FAA Approval to Launch Tel Aviv-New York Flights in October
Israir has obtained final FAA approval to start Tel Aviv-New York flights, with ticket sales opening this week and the first flight set for October 19, 2026. The airline will use…
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…
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…
Georgians Lead Applause for Pilots as Cruise Lines Ban Rubber Duck Hiding Trend
Cruise line Marella has banned the popular trend of hiding rubber ducks on ships to reduce waste and ease cleaning. A Wizz Air survey shows Georgians lead in applauding pilots upo…
Ben Gurion Airport Tops Global Disruption Index Amid Severe Flight Delays and Cancellations
Ben Gurion Airport has become the most disrupted airport globally, scoring a maximum on Flightradar24’s disruption index due to severe flight delays and cancellations. Passengers…
Israeli Credit Card Companies Compete Aggressively to Attract Frequent Flyers with Travel Perks
Israeli credit card companies are aggressively promoting airline loyalty cards offering travel perks to boost overseas spending, a lucrative revenue source. The market has grown 4…
Israir Reports Flight Delays Amid Ongoing Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport
Israir reports widespread flight delays and disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport amid ongoing operational chaos and a labor dispute. Several flights are delayed or waiting, while oth…
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 Shoppers Favor Local Airlines and Retailers Amid Summer Travel and Back-to-School Shopping
In July, Israeli online shopping rose slightly, led by summer travel and back-to-school purchases. AliExpress remains the top international site, while local retailers like KSP an…
Israir Reports $32 Million Loss in H1 2026, Receives $4-8 Million Treasury Compensation
Israir reported a $32 million loss in the first half of 2026 due to multiple economic and geopolitical challenges. The airline will receive $4-8 million in government compensation…
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 24% Flight Delay Increase Amid Summer Traffic Surge
Ben Gurion Airport saw a 31% rise in departures and a 24% increase in delays last week, with only 9.8% of flights leaving on time. Infrastructure shortages and airspace congestion…
Ben Gurion Airport Faces Major Delays as Baggage Handling Struggles with High Flight Volume
Ben Gurion Airport is facing major delays on April 13, 2026, as an unusual surge of about 90 flights within three hours overwhelms baggage handling, causing slow luggage processin…
Rami Levy, Israir, and Isracard Launch SuperFly Credit Card Offering Dollar Rewards on Every Purchase
Rami Levy, Israir, and Isracard have introduced SuperFly, a credit card that rewards users with U.S. dollars on every purchase for redemption on Israir flights and vacations. Laun…
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…
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…
Israeli Food-Tech Company Beyond Oil Expands to 14 US Supermarkets with Used Oil Renewal Technology
Israeli food-tech firm Beyond Oil will deploy its used frying oil renewal technology in 14 US supermarkets, expecting over $500,000 in annual revenue. Concurrently, Sephora Collec…
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…
Hundreds of Chabad Hasidim Fly Direct Charter to Kazakhstan for Rabbi Levi Yitzchak's Yahrzeit
Hundreds of Chabad Hasidim from Israel flew on a direct charter flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to mark the 82nd yahrzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. The event featured Torah…
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…
Jonathan Tzvikel Appointed New Legal Advisor of Israel's Competition Authority
Jonathan Tzvikel has been appointed as the new legal advisor of Israel's Competition Authority, replacing Yael Sheinin. Tzvikel has extensive experience within the authority and w…
Israeli Tourism Sector Faces Severe Crisis as Stock Prices Plunge Amid War Impact
The Israeli tourism industry is in crisis following the October 7 war, with tourist arrivals plummeting and related stocks falling sharply. Hotel occupancy and airline operations…
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…
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…
Early September Offers Short Window for Cheapest Flights Before Jewish Holidays
Early September offers a shortened 8-day window for discounted flights due to earlier Jewish holidays, with significant price drops on routes to Greece, Bulgaria, and Eastern Euro…
Israir Receives License to Launch Flights to the United States, Boosting Competition
Israir has received regulatory approval to start flights to the United States, aiming to begin operations this month and increase competition on the route.
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…
Ben Gurion Airport Prepares for Record August Traffic as Air Haifa Launches Thessaloniki Route
Ben Gurion Airport expects 2.6 million passengers in August, with peak days reaching 100,000 travelers. Air Haifa launches a new Haifa-Thessaloniki route starting October 25. Amer…
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…
Israir Receives Approval to Operate Airbus A330 Flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand
Israir Airlines received approval to operate Airbus A330 flights, enabling new routes to East Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, with plans to start US flights to New…
Israir Joins Rami Levy and Isracard Loyalty Club in Strategic Partnership
Israir has joined Rami Levy and Isracard’s loyalty club as an 18% partner, boosting the club’s value and expanding customer benefits. The deal includes cash, advertising budgets…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Awaits Opening Amid Mixed Wall Street and Sharp Oil Price Gains
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange prepares to open after mixed Wall Street results and a sharp 4.3% rise in oil prices, with key corporate deals progressing and heightened regional secu…
Israir Must Disclose Additional Details on Stakeholder Deal with Rami Levy Following Securities Authority Intervention
Israir and Rami Levy's companies must disclose more details about a 20 million shekel related-party deal involving a customer club after the Israel Securities Authority deemed the…
Only One-Third of Flights Depart On Time Amid Summer Chaos at Tel Aviv Airport
Ben Gurion Airport is facing major flight delays and cancellations during the summer peak, with only 31% of flights departing on time due to airspace congestion, technical failure…
Airlines Boost Profits Through Ancillary Fees as EU Mandates Free Carry-On Allowance
With summer travel surging, airlines increasingly profit from ancillary fees like luggage and seat selection, a trend driven by low-cost carriers. The EU's new 2027 regulation man…
Cal Launches FlyAll Credit Card Offering Flexible Flight and Hotel Rewards Worldwide
Cal has launched FlyAll, a new credit card in Israel that offers higher cashback and flexible redemption for flights and hotels worldwide, including all Israeli airlines. The card…
Israir Hires 15 Pilots Including 3 Women Ahead of New York Route Launch
Israir has hired 15 new pilots, including three women, to operate its new New York route launching in August, increasing female pilot representation to 10%. The airline is expandi…
Israel Probes Possible Nationalist Motive After Israir Plane Hit by Service Vehicle in London
Israeli officials are investigating a possible nationalist motive after a service vehicle hit an Israir plane in London, causing flight cancellation and passenger disruptions.
Tens of Thousands Flock to Safed for Annual Arizal Pilgrimage Amid Nationwide Events
Tens of thousands of Jews gathered in Safed to commemorate the Arizal's yahrzeit, with enhanced security and transport. Concurrently, Bnei Brak faced a municipal building break-in…
El Al and Arkia Lead Israeli Airlines in Consumer Trust Amid Conflict
Israeli consumers favor airlines like El Al and Arkia that maintained operations and quickly resumed flights during recent conflicts, rewarding commitment over price. Despite fine…
Israir Flight to Israel Canceled After Ground Vehicle Damages Plane in London
An Israir flight from London to Israel was canceled after a ground service vehicle damaged the plane during towing, stranding passengers for hours. Israir is arranging a rescue fl…
Flight Prices Surge Near $1,000 for Rosh Hashanah Travel, Major Airline Price Gaps Revealed
Flight prices from Israel for Rosh Hashanah have surged, with tickets nearing $1,000 and large price gaps between airlines. Significant differences were found on routes to Crete…