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Baby rats on Arkia flight prompt accusatory battle between airline, catering company

Footage of the rats, discovered on a service cart during the flight, circulated on social media and sparked widespread reactions online.

Baby rats discovered on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel.
Arkia aircraft Airbus a321neo LR arrives for a welcome ceremony after his landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv on November 13, 2018.

Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets

A wanted destination. Japan

Arkia expands the competition and launches a direct route to Tokyo

Ho Chi Minh City

After Hanoi, Arkia opens a new direct route to the Far East


Arkia introduces a business class on its aircraft. Here’s what you’ll get in it

Arkia launched a business class on its New York route and will compete with El Al, as well as the American airlines that come and go.

 The business class in Arkia planes

Celebrating 77 with a $77 discount: Arkia's Independence Day offer for international flights

Arkia offers discounts on flights, vacation packages, and tours abroad until October 2025, including summer and Tishrei holidays, for Israel’s 77th Independence Day. Air Haifa offers 30% off flights.

 Arkia airplane

For the first time in its history: Arkia joins the luxury club with the launch of a business class

Starting May 14, Arkia offers business class on New York flights with 18 reclining seats, VIP service, lounge access, and a gourmet experience, starting at $1,750.

 Arkia's new business class

Arkia to launch new flights to Eilat, pushing for airline equality in Ben Gurion's terminals

With the approval of the operation of additional flights from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion from the Transportation Ministry, the additional flights may operate as soon as May 2025.

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Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Israel’s second-largest airline expands international operations with new premium service.

 Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Arkia unveils six new European destinations and a Passover discount

The airline will fly to 11 Greek destinations, including Volos, Skiathos, and Kalamata, and expand to Albania, Hungary, and Croatia. Passover offer: 20% off all destinations except New York.

 Skiathos, Greece

Starting this Passover: Direct flights to seven new destinations in Europe

Arkia will fly to 30 destinations—seven of them new in Europe and one in New York, where flights will continue beyond the originally planned May schedule.

 Arkia intends to continue the route beyond the initial three-month schedule

Direct flight to New York for $1,199: Is Arkia really worth it?

For the first time, Arkia launches a direct, competitively priced route to New York. We flew on their inaugural flight to see if this new option can compete with major airlines.

 Arkia's inaugural flight to New York

Dreaming of visiting New York? Arkia now gets you there

The new line of Arkia was launched in order to address both the severe shortage of flights between Israel and the United States and the increasingly prohibitive costs of tickets.

ARKIA STAFF prepare for the airline’s maiden flight to New York.

Arkia's first flight to New York takes off

With Israeli aviation leaders and U.S. Embassy officials present, Arkia launches a direct New York route with three weekly flights to address the U.S. flight shortage.

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