Flights

A winter of short getaways: Flights to Europe for less than $200

January and February bring a wave of short city breaks in Europe with surprising flight prices, alongside high demand for warm destinations like Dubai and Bangkok - even as prices rise.

Rome, Italy.
Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan, President of Boeing Israel, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Ido Nehushtan, and Boeing Global President Dr. Brendan Nelson.

Boeing, Technion move Israeli sustainable jet fuel project into implementation phase

El Al Israel Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel March 10, 2020.

El Al, Arkia ease flight cancellation rules while foreign carriers trim Israel schedules

A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide


Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms

Flights were diverted away from Ankara Airport following the report, according to publicly available flight-tracking data.

Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Esenboga Airport, in Ankara, Turkey August 1, 2024

160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved

Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.

160-million-year-old Anchiornis fossils.

Greece was just the start: Air Haifa launches a new surprising winter destination

The northern airline launches a new route to Sofia starting in January. Flights are aimed at the ski season at Borovets and Bansko. Launch price for three days: $79 one way.

Air Haifa Plane.

Police arrest Cathay passenger who tried to open aircraft door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong

A passenger on Cathay Pacific flight CX811 from Boston to Hong Kong tried to open the aircraft door mid-flight. No injuries occurred, and the incident is under investigation by Hong Kong police.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport on the day of the official launch of its third runway, in Hong Kong, China November 28, 2024; illustrative.

El Al’s Ben-Zvi: 'A strong Israeli airline is a strategic asset'

At the Washington Conference, EL AL Chairman Amikam Ben-Zvi highlights the airline’s wartime role, resilience, and national mission.

Amikam Ben Zvi, Chairman of EL AL Israel Airlines

A NIS 40M investment: The decision that will change the lives of Eilat residents

Gov approved NIS 40M to boost flights between Ben Gurion and Ramon in 2026–2027. Eilat residents keep NIS 99 fares. Goal: Better connectivity and lower cost of living.

Eilat.

Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights

Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.

Luggage stuck in Terminal 3 at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday.

EL AL Chairman Ben Zvi to discuss airline’s plans at Jpost Washington Conference

“We will continue working to increase the frequency of our flights to destinations worldwide to further strengthen the connection between Jewish communities and the State of Israel."

Amikam Ben Zvi, Chairman of El Al Israel Airlines

The new marvel: Boeing unveils groundbreaking plane exciting airlines

The American aircraft company’s 777X series features folding wings, a modular cabin, and large windows – designed to enhance the flight experience and reduce fuel consumption.

The new Boeing 777X.

Venezuela to receive US plane of deported migrants amid airspace dispute

The Venezuelan government has previously said that nearly 14,000 Venezuelans had returned home from the US on the flights between February and November.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures on the day of a march marking Venezuelan Student Day, in Caracas, Venezuela, November 21, 2025.