Airport

New Saudi luxury airline forced to cancel, redivert flights under Houthi attacks - report

Riyadh Air staff started volunteering at hospitals where victims of the airport strikes were treated as flights were canceled and redirected, and the airline moved its expensive assets from Riyadh.

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft of Saudi airline Riyadh Air is pictured on the tarmac at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on June 7, 2026.
Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Ras Tanura refinery, no Saudi confirmation

Houthi military release drone footage of drone strikes on vehicles and troops on the south coast highway, near Al Bahiya, Lahij Governorate, Yemen in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released on October 5, 2026.

Houthi attacks ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights, forcing cancellations, paralyzing nation

Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Yemen's Houthis continue


Serious management failures caused Ben-Gurion Airport strike, says former IAA chief

"The matter is simple. Ultimately, this should not have happened. This was a wildcat and unjustified strike, even though Pinchas does not call it a strike," Marom said.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas

The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.

 An American Airlines Airbus A321 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to Dallas on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California; Illustrative.

Syria's aviation revival: How the end of Assad and the Iran war brought the industry back

The war-torn nation began its revival effort soon after the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad, with recent developments including the return of Syrian Airlines to Europe.

A Syrian Airlines passenger jet, the first aircraft to land at Aleppo airport after it was shut during the offensive that toppled president Bashar al-Assad, receives a water salute upon arrival on March 18, 2025.

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights

Thousands of Israelis landed abroad over the past 24 hours for expensive vacations they had eagerly prepared for months, without clothes and personal belongings due to Thursday's surprise strike.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Israel Airports Authority chief warns those behind Ben-Gurion strike will 'pay the price'

Yiftah Ron Tal said the chaos caused by the Ben-Gurion Airport strike was unjustified, calling the move "bullying and intolerable behavior."

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

After Ben-Gurion airport crisis, Netanyahu must placate thousands of raging voters - analysis

Netanyahu has already found the scapegoat who will be placed on the altar, the person everyone currently hates and is ready to roast themselves: Pinchas Idan.

New member of the Likud party Pinchas Idan, arrives to the Elections committee at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem March 5, 2019.

Democrats MK Efrat Rayten slams Regev over Ben-Gurion Airport chaos, backs Yair Golan

Rayten also argued that while Israel is operating in Syria, new regional alliances are being formed without Israeli participation.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026; Illustrative.

Chaos ensues at Ben-Gurion Airport after staff strike grinds Israeli air travel to a halt

The strike was originally scheduled for Wednesday to disrupt Transportation Minister Miri Regev's flight to Morocco, N12 reported.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026; Illustrative.

Travel abroad just like at home: The new way Israelis are skipping the airport hassle

Gett's new service lets Israelis book rides abroad in NIS via their existing app, launching in 26 countries and expanding to over 70 worldwide.

A new way for Israelis to book rides abroad - without downloading a local app.

900 new parking spots: Haifa Airport prepares for surge in passenger numbers

Airports Authority builds 20-dunam parking lot at Haifa Airport to handle growing demand. A direct city shuttle is also being explored for passengers.

Haifa Airport.