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Israel's Arkia forges deal with JetBlue on flight connections in US

The deal links Arkia’s up to seven weekly direct flights from Tel Aviv to JFK with JetBlue’s extensive US, Caribbean, and Central America network, the airlines said.

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AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers

New Arkia leased aircraft.

Arkia plane hit by Philippine plane at JFK airport, leaving some 270 passengers stranded - report

New Arkia leased aircraft.

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Arkia honors veteran captain after 44 years in the cockpit

Capt. Yossi Arueti, one of the airline's most veteran pilots, was honored with a farewell event, held in the presence of former air force chiefs and senior figures in Israeli business.

Arkia Airlines has held a farewell event for Capt. Yossi Arueti, one of its most veteran and respected pilots, marking the end of a 44-year flying career, including 37 years with the company, Arkia said in a statement.

From France to Eilat: Arkia to fly from Paris to Ramon Airport

During the months of December, January, and February, Arkia will operate flights from Charles de Gaulle to Ramon Airport for the incoming tourism company Isram.

Paris

Good news for travelers: Arkia resumes popular route

Arkia resumes flights to Baku on October 28, 2025, with three weekly flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, starting from $125 one-way.

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

Air Canada resumes daily flights to Tel Aviv

Additional airlines, such as British Airways and Iberia Express, are also expected to resume daily flights to Tel Aviv from October 26.

A passengers makes their way through Toronto Pearson International Airport ahead of a potential strike by Air Canada flight attendants, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, August 15, 2025.

Arkia to lease A330-200 aircrafts, boosting New York and Bangkok

Arkia said the aircraft will be painted in Arkia colors; CEO Oz Berlowitz was photographed with Hi Fly’s commercial leadership during the signing, the company added.

Airline announces bold move for winter – with a surprising destination

Arkia reveals its winter 2025-26 schedule with 25 destinations and 250+ weekly flights, including new ones in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Lisbon, with convenient times and ski flights.

Grenoble, France

After Thailand, Arkia will also compete with El Al on the popular European route

The airline will operate two weekly flights to Lisbon on Mondays and Fridays, from October until January. The flights will be carried out on an Airbus 321 aircraft with a WIFI system.

Lisbon

Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that measles is a highly contagious disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.

Passengers check in their luggage at the desk of Arkia Israeli Airlines at Israel's central Ben Gurion Airport on June 25, 2025.

Travel: From the ground up

"The Israeli public is choosing to continue flying, and we thank them for the trust they place in Arkia."

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Arkia expands into Far East with new routes to Hanoi, Bangkok

The first direct flight to Hanoi is set to depart on January 5, 2026. Initially, the service will be weekly on Mondays, with plans to increase to two weekly flights in March.

An Arkia Israeli Airlines Airbus A321neo plane is seen at Ramon International Airport after an inauguration ceremony for the new airport, just outside the southern Red Sea resort city of Eilat, Israel January 21, 2019.

Arkia flight succesfully makes emergency landing in Israel after equipment failure

A source with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post that the plane made three failed attempts before successfully landing.

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