Airlines

Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions

FlyAll is the only card in Israel that lets customers redeem accumulated funds for flights on all four Israeli airlines and various international carriers.

An Air Haifa ATR-72-600 aircraft.
El Al announced plans to introduce new bedding, amenity kits, and menus as part of a phased upgrade to its passenger services.

El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul

An Airbus A320-214 (OE-LZB) from Austrian airlines is landing in Brussels Airport on July 29, 2022 in Zaventem, Belgium.

Austrian Airlines confirms 'no danger' found on board Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Bulgaria

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 airliner taxis past a hanger on the flight line before its first flight at Renton Municipal Airport on June 18, 2021 in Renton, Washington.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report


Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations

The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.

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.

EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states

The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole. 

An Airbus A320-271N aircraft by German airline Lufthansa city prepares to land at the Frankfurt International Airport, Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on May 6, 2026.

Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights

The collapse of Spirit, a company that helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed with major carriers, will result in thousands of job losses.

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 17, 2026.

Iran war drives jet fuel surge, disrupts travel routes, testing European airlines

"There is a risk that we'll see rationing of fuel supply, particularly in Asia and Europe," Willie Walsh, head of the International Air ​Transport Association, told Reuters.

Gas prices are displayed at a Shell gas station as an airplane approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing on April 24, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Samsonite luggage takes prime-time spotlight in Big Brother Israel 2026

The brand’s UPSCAPE summer edition entered the Reshet 13 reality show with bold limited-edition colors, a 145-liter capacity, and a recommended price of NIS 1,550.

UPSCAPE Samsonite luggage

Revolution at 30,000 feet: Airline launches sleeping pods in economy class

Air New Zealand introduces economy sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, offering passengers four hours of rest for an extra fee, targeting travelers who cannot afford business class.

New service in Business Class.

Iranian passenger plane destroyed in US strikes on Mashhad International Airport - report

The US has not officially taken responsibility for the strike.

Birds fly as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026.

Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks

Greek carrier Blue Bird, set to resume flights on Sunday, will be the first foreign carrier to return to Israel since the skies largely closed following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

Airplanes fly out from Ben Gurion International airport. April 7, 2025.

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots express widespread safety concerns flying in the Middle East during the Iran conflict, fearing retribution from airlines for refusing high-risk assignments.

An Emirates aircraft is seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines airplane at Cairo International Airport, March 31, 2026; illustrative.

El Al demands changes to passenger compensation law

According to the company's estimates, on days when there was no commercial flight activity at all, the direct damage was about $5 million per day.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.