Airport

Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad

In past elections, Israelis abroad have faced tough decisions about whether to fly home to vote - most recently in 2022, when Israel had a fifth round of elections in four years.

An El Al aircraft sits on the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on March 23, 2026.
Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to celebrate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on the day it went into effect, in Sanaa, Yemen, October 10, 2025.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile attack launched in retaliation for earlier strikes on Sana'a

A welcoming sign at Palm Beach International Airport, as it is renamed as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., July 9, 2026.

Palm Beach officially changes name of its airport in honor of Trump, his support in Florida

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026

Houthis claim missiles forced Saudi warplane from Yemeni airspace amid weapons testing


IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says

No damage or evidence of a collision was found after a JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone while descending toward JFK Airport.

A JetBlue Airbus A321 airplane approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing after a flight from Boston on June 20, 2026 in San Diego, California

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage

For those unaware, Ranch is a creamy condiment made from a blend of dairy and mayonnaise, mixed with herbs and spices. Its consistency is liquid, meaning it is not permitted in carry-on luggage.

Hidden Valley Ranch.

Beyond the Headlines: Fifty years since the Entebbe rescue - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Captives returning after the Entebbe Operation.

Explosions, sustained gunfire at airport in Niger capital, witnesses say

Explosions and sustained gunfire lasting more than an hour were heard early Thursday near the airport in Niamey, Niger's capital.

Passengers arrive at the Diori Hamani International airport in Niamey on September 22, 2023; illustrative.

Ukraine launches largest attack on Russia since start of war, 500 flights from Moscow delayed

Flights out of all major Moscow airports have been grounded as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes. Authorities said 180 Ukrainian drones had been shot down over Moscow.

Thick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media.

Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal One to reopen ahead of school holidays after Iran war forced closure

Domestic flights will resume from Terminal One on June 28, followed by international flights on July 1.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident

"Flights are currently unable to depart, but arrivals are proceeding as scheduled. Please contact your airline," the airport said on its website.

ILLUSTRATIVE: Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.