Arkia

Israir airline in talks to purchase rival Arkia in bid to compete against foreign carriers - report

Local media have reported that privately owned Arkia has recently suffered a loss, and though its results have not been published its owners said the airline had fallen into a "crisis."

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.
An Arkia airplane is seen in the sky above Tel Aviv, March 8, 2026.

After Morocco, Tokyo ticket troubles, Arkia launches discounted eSIM deal for passengers

Don't book your flight tickets just yet. Marrakesh.

Following security official demands: Arkia halts ticket sales to Morocco

The company urged ticket holders to decide within 12 hours whether they wanted an alternative flight on another airline with a layover or to receive a financial refund. Arkia.

Arkia sold tickets to Tokyo without approval from Japan - and is now being sued for millions


Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo

According to the airline, Japanese authorities have not approved operating the route using a wet-leased aircraft at this time.

Sayonara Tokyo. Arkia.

Israelis remain stranded in Dubai as Israeli airlines cancel rescue flights

Despite reports of efforts to bring stranded Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates, Koster said she and the other members of her tour group still do not know how they will return to Israel.

Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026.

Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities

According to Arkia, it possessed the required permissions until Tuesday evening, and has been futilely working in an attempt to restore the required authorization.

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

For the first time: Arkia launches direct flights to Madeira

Arkia launches Tel Aviv-Madeira route with 6-hour flights to the Portuguese island. Three direct flights planned in initial phase, with expansion coming.

Madeira Island.

Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost

Intial demand for the direct flight from Tel Aviv to Marrakesh indicates that Israeli tourism could return to pre-war levels, when approximately 100,000 Israelis visited Morocco each year.

Menara International Airport, Marrakech.

Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027

Israel's first direct flight to the Philippines is set to begin in 2027.

Airbus A321 aircraft, Arkia.

A Historic Milestone at Arkia:

For the first time, a female pilot has been certified as a Jet Captain at the airline.

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.

Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map

Arkia launched direct flights to Marrakech after three years. Prime Minister Netanyahu and officials attended the flight, starting twice-weekly service to Morocco.

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport arrived for the inaugural flight.

'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history

Adar Madutzky became the first female captain in the airline's history, and she is also the daughter of Arkia's Embraer fleet captain, Tal Madutzky.

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights

Thousands of Israelis landed abroad over the past 24 hours for expensive vacations they had eagerly prepared for months, without clothes and personal belongings due to Thursday's surprise strike.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.