Flights

Google data for 2026 shows a record bounce-back in flight searches, declining fears of antisemitism abroad, and rising interest in safe spots and wellness trips.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court handed down the death sentences to 11 defendants convicted of drug trafficking in a case that involved 227 accused people in total.

They argued that flying to Israel could not be deemed sufficiently safe, citing Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which advises against “all non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem.” 

A holiday price comparison shows gaps between Israel and abroad, as families factor in high hotel costs, traffic, and weather to save money.

After 2.65 million travelers in August, 3 million are set to pass through Israel Airports Authority sites in September. Top spots: Greece and Cyprus.

Ahead of elections, the Fly&Vote initiative secures dedicated flights from New York and Lisbon following high demand and TAP route cancellations.

Blue Bird Airways will launch three weekly flights to Bologna starting September 2, before expanding operations to Rome and Naples later this month.

The Summer 2026 MAX Index reveals: A quarter of Israelis book flights last-minute, families are returning abroad, and young adults prefer Asia.

When the American airline giants agree to renew flights to Israel, it means the global gatekeepers have officially declared the crisis contained.

"Haifa Airport is experiencing significant momentum, with an impressive increase in the number of passengers and flights and the expansion of flight options for residents of the north," said the IAA.