Arkia

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.

OCTOBER 12, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

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.

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.

OCTOBER 9, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 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Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities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.

OCTOBER 7, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

JANUARY 21, 2026ByAVI ASHKENAZI , 103FM

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Israel's Arkia forges deal with JetBlue on flight connections in US

The deal links Arkia’s up to seven weekly direct flights from Tel Aviv to JFK with JetBlue’s extensive US, Caribbean, and Central America network, the airlines said.

JANUARY 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers

Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.

DECEMBER 25, 2025ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

Arkia plane hit by Philippine plane at JFK airport, leaving some 270 passengers stranded - report

The Arkia flight, which was Tel-Aviv-bound and set to carry some 270 passengers, has been delayed due to the damage the accident caused.

DECEMBER 14, 2025BySHIR PERETS

Do you have BUYME vouchers? Now you can fly with them

BUYME and Arkia now let customers pay for flights, vacation packages, and extras with BUYME vouchers - a first in the Israeli aviation industry.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Arkia honors veteran captain after 44 years in the cockpit

Capt. Yossi Arueti, one of the airline's most veteran pilots, was honored with a farewell event, held in the presence of former air force chiefs and senior figures in Israeli business.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Arkia Airlines has held a farewell event for Capt. Yossi Arueti, one of its most veteran and respected pilots, marking the end of a 44-year flying career, including 37 years with the company, Arkia said in a statement.

From France to Eilat: Arkia to fly from Paris to Ramon Airport

During the months of December, January, and February, Arkia will operate flights from Charles de Gaulle to Ramon Airport for the incoming tourism company Isram.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByWALLA! TOURISM