Flights
Pilots' union: Flight crews are being denied their right to vote
Pilots, flight attendants, and security staff working on Election Day cannot vote. The pilots' association urged a polling station at Ben-Gurion.
Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel months before attempted hijacking, investigation reveals
Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities
British Airways resumes Tel Aviv flights for first time since February
Blue Bird Airways expands Italy network with four direct routes from Tel Aviv
The expansion will make Italy one of Blue Bird Airways’ main markets from Ben-Gurion Airport, with some routes operating daily and others several times a week.
Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy
Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.
Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China
Many streets in Shanghai, the country's second most populated city, were flooded, including in the main commercial centers.
Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027
The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.
Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted
The incident follows a July 23 N12 report regarding a potential complete civilian drone ban in all of Israel's airspace, amid growing fears of an Iranian attack against the Jewish state.
Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion
As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is
Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity
Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.
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.
Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises
The additional service will begin on August 10, with flights operating four days a week and one-way fares starting at €164.
August travel? These are the dates Ben-Gurion Airport will be packed
47 airlines will operate throughout the month, with Greece, Cyprus, and Italy leading the list of most in-demand destinations. The Airports Authority warns of heavy congestion.
