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Record August Sees Greece, Cyprus Top Israeli Travel Destinations
Ben Gurion Airport experienced a record-breaking August with 2.65 million passengers, a 20% increase from the previous year. Greece and Cyprus were the most popular destinations f…
Ben Gurion Airport Prepares for Holiday Rush Amidst Staffing and Draft Evasion Concerns
Ben Gurion Airport anticipates 2.5 million passengers during the holiday season, increasing staffing for baggage handling after recent disruptions. Security forces have also detai…
New European Routes Launch from Ben Gurion Airport
Airlines are launching new direct flights from Ben Gurion Airport to multiple Italian cities, including Bologna, Rome, and Naples, starting in September 2026. Italy is a major des…
Italy Becomes Top European Travel Destination for Israelis
Italy has become a highly popular travel destination for Israelis, with direct flights to 11 cities and increased service from multiple airlines. Passenger numbers show a signific…
UK Air Traffic System Failure Cancels Over 2,000 Flights
A technical failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) control center on September 8 caused the cancellation of nearly 2,100 flights over two days, impacting approxi…
Flights Delayed at Ben Gurion Airport Over Deserter Arrests En Route to Uman
Flights at Ben Gurion Airport were delayed due to the arrest of Breslov Hasidic men attempting to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Security searches of luggage loaded onto planes…
Italy Emerges as Top Summer Travel Spot for Israelis
Italy has become a highly popular summer travel destination for Israelis, ranking third in July with 180,000 visitors. Increased direct flights to numerous Italian cities offer di…
UK Air Traffic Chaos Disrupts Flights, Affects Israel
A technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system caused over 1,900 flight cancellations, impacting flights globally, including two El Al flights to and from Israel. The…
Arkia Launches First Direct Flights Connecting Israel and the Philippines
Israeli airline Arkia will launch the first direct flights between Israel and the Philippines in January, offering weekly service from Ben Gurion Airport to Manila. The move is pa…
Israir Launches Transatlantic Flights to New York
Israeli airline Israir has launched ticket sales for its first-ever transatlantic route to New York, with flights commencing September 15. The expansion into long-haul travel foll…
Wizz Air Boosts Tel Aviv Flights Amid Airline Resumption
Wizz Air is significantly increasing its weekly flights from Tel Aviv to multiple European cities, adding new routes and boosting frequencies on existing ones. This expansion occu…
Deserter Caught Attempting to Sneak Onto Flight at Ben Gurion Airport
A Haredi man evading IDF service was apprehended after nearly successfully boarding a flight from Tel Aviv to Bratislava at Ben Gurion Airport. The incident caused a significant f…
US Airlines Return to Israel, Intensifying Competition on Transatlantic Routes
International airlines, including Delta and United, are resuming and expanding flights to Israel, intensifying competition on routes to the US and Europe. This comes as Ben Gurion…
Wizz Air Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv from Romania
Wizz Air will resume direct flights between Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and Tel Aviv starting September 7, 2026, operating twice weekly. The route was suspended for six months due to re…
EU Ends Border Entry Rule Waivers, Affecting Non-Schengen Travelers
Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES) will end temporary biometric check waivers on September 7, 2026, making full scans mandatory for non-EU travelers. This change may cause airport d…
Israel Prepares for Massive Passenger Surge for Uman Pilgrimage
Israel Airports Authority anticipates 24,000 passengers on over 120 flights for the Uman pilgrimage, issuing new guidelines for luggage and travel due to Ukraine's closed airspace…
Budget Flights from Israel Start at 60 Shekels to Cyprus, Italy, and Bulgaria
Israeli travelers can now find low-cost flights starting at about 60 shekels one-way to destinations like Larnaca, Sicily, Naples, and Varna for travel in November through January…
Israeli Passengers Complain of Slow, Disrespectful Security Checks at Palermo Airport
Israeli passengers flying from Palermo Airport last weekend faced long delays and rude treatment during security checks, causing a two-hour flight delay. They reported only two op…
EasyJet Delays Return to Israel Amid Security Concerns, Low-Cost Flight Options Shrink
EasyJet delays its return to Israel indefinitely due to security concerns, joining Ryanair in suspending operations. This reduces low-cost flight options for Israeli travelers 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…
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…
Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana Lead Likud Primaries After 20% Vote Count
After counting about 20% of votes in the Likud primaries, Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana lead the race. Voter turnout was 53.5%, lower than last time. Complaints were file…
Israeli Government's Transportation Promises Stall Amid Funding and Implementation Gaps
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev made ambitious transportation promises, including a 100 billion shekel rail project and safety improvements…
Transport Minister Miri Regev Accuses El Al Union of Sabotaging Her Over Wizz Air Deal
Transport Minister Miri Regev accused the El Al union of trying to remove her from the Likud primaries due to her move to bring Wizz Air to Israel, pledging to continue her effort…
Likud Primaries Begin with 140,000 Voters and 124 Candidates Competing for Knesset List
Likud's primaries began with 140,000 members voting among 124 candidates to form the party's Knesset list. Netanyahu holds eight reserved spots and has pre-selected key figures. T…
Likud Primaries Begin as 142,000 Members Vote Amid Miri Regev's Accusations
Likud party primaries began Monday with 142,000 members voting to determine the candidate list for the next Knesset. Transport Minister Miri Regev accused El Al's workers' union o…
Transportation Minister Miri Regev Accuses El Al of Political Blackmail Over Low-Cost Airlines
Israeli Mother and Daughter Vanish After Journey Through Europe to Argentina Flight
Israeli mother and daughter Mally and Liel Yahalomi disappeared after traveling from Israel through Europe to Argentina. Surveillance and flight records show they left Vienna volu…
Flight Delays Nearly Double at Tel Aviv Airport Amid Peak August Travel Surge
Ben Gurion Airport faces severe flight delays and cancellations amid August travel peak, with average delays nearly doubling to 74 minutes. Congestion over Greek airspace and incr…
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…
Wizz Air Extends Memberships and Updates Terms After Flight Suspensions Affect Israeli Subscribers
Wizz Air will extend Israeli subscribers' memberships by three months free after flight suspensions halted travel to and from Israel. The Tel Aviv court approved a settlement in a…
International Airlines Gradually Resume Flights to Israel as Airspace Reopens
After months of reduced flights due to security concerns, numerous international airlines have resumed operations at Ben Gurion Airport, with U.S. carriers Delta and United set to…
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…
American Firm Apollo Acquires EasyJet for £5.7 Billion, No Immediate Return to Israel Planned
Apollo, a US investment firm, is acquiring EasyJet for £5.7 billion but has no immediate plans to resume flights to Israel. The deal, expected to close by March 2027, will support…
Israeli Passenger's Sabbath Concerns Delay Rome-Tel Aviv Flight Amid Security Fears
An Israeli passenger's last-minute request to leave a Rome-Tel Aviv flight over Sabbath concerns caused a seven-hour delay amid security fears, leading to the flight's cancellatio…
Two Passengers Chase Aeroflot Plane on Moscow Tarmac After Missing Flight
Two women who missed their Aeroflot flight at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport ran onto the tarmac chasing the plane as it was being towed away. Ground staff and police stopped them…
Wizz Air Flight From Rome to Tel Aviv Delayed After Passenger Refuses Takeoff Over Sabbath Concerns
A Wizz Air flight from Rome to Tel Aviv was delayed after a passenger refused to fly to avoid violating the Sabbath, prompting security checks and evacuation of all passengers. Th…
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…
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…
Transport Minister Miri Regev Faces Setbacks as Key Promises Stall Amid Political Challenges
During Miri Regev's term as Israel's Transport Minister, several major initiatives including Uber legalization, a foreign airline hub, and stricter driving fines stalled due to po…
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…
Miri Regev's Major Transport Promises Largely Unfulfilled as Term Ends
Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev's major transport projects, including a national high-speed rail and regional peace railway, remain largely unfulfilled as her term ends…
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…
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev Faces Mixed Results After Turbulent Term
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev ends her term with mixed results, as her ambitious high-speed rail and cost-cutting transport promises remain largely unfulfilled amid econom…
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…
European Low-Cost Airlines Face Collapse Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Iran Conflict
European low-cost airlines, including Wizz Air, face financial strain from rising fuel prices and the Iran conflict, risking bankruptcies and consolidations. Wizz Air remains stab…
EU Passengers Gain Free Carry-On, Name Corrections, and Seat Rights in 2027 Travel Reform
The EU will implement new passenger rights in 2027, including free carry-on bags, no fees for name corrections, and guaranteed family seating. These changes affect flights from th…
Israeli Expats Face High Costs to Return Home for October Knesset Vote
Many Israeli expatriates are booking costly flights to return home and vote in the October 27 Knesset elections, with prices ranging from around $800 to over $4,700 depending on o…