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FAA to investigate after Trump Marine One safety incident in Washington

"The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call and the aircraft weren’t apparently converging," the FAA said.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, the agency said.  "The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call and the a
Blue Bird Airways planes

Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises

 Travellers at the departure halls of Ben Gurion International Airport ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover. April 14, 2022.

August travel? These are the dates Ben-Gurion Airport will be packed

Air India A320neo VT-EXS; illustrative.

At least 12 hurt due to unusual turbulence on Air India flight from Thailand to Delhi


Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions

Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.

US aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Flights under $200 and vacation packages below $500: Mid-summer travel deals

Despite the peak summer season, flexible travelers can still find affordable vacations abroad, from $192 flights to Rhodes to holiday packages for under $500 per person.

Grand Resort Limassol.

From today you can be removed from the plane because of this bad habit

United Airlines has tightened the rules against passengers who make noise during a flight, and from now on a refusal to stop could lead to removal from the plane or a future flight ban.

United Airlines has tightened the rules against passengers who make noise during a flight

Arkia Israel Airlines to resume flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, after wartime hiatus

According to the airline, the flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, allowing Israeli travelers to visit one of North Africa's "most fascinating destinations."

 Arkia airplane

EU Aviation Safety Agency loosens restrictions on flights to Israel

The agency’s decision appears to have been made before US President Donald Trump said that the US-Iran ceasefire was over as skirmishes erupted between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz.

25 May 2026, Israel, Tel Aviv: US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial-refueling aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Ben Gurion Airport.

At the height of summer: These are the days when flight prices drop

Although it falls during peak summer, the ten days before Tisha B'Av offer a rare chance to find flights and vacation packages at significantly lower prices.

Lesvos.

Heading for more direct flights? Thailand considers expanding air links with Israel

During a meeting between Thai and Israeli officials, both sides agreed to promote tourism, including expanding direct flights between the countries.

Koh Samui.

Arkia makes history with first Israeli landing near the North Pole

Arkia completed four special flights to Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean, marking the first Israeli aircraft landing in the world’s northernmost settlement, after refueling in Helsinki.

Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Rats discovered in service cart on Arkia flight to Israel

Documentation circulated on networks shows the unusual discovery during the Arkia flight from Greece to Israel. The airline claims that the cart was not used for serving food.

Baby rats were discovered in a service cart on an Arkia flight returning from Greece to Israel