Airlines

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

El Al demands changes to passenger compensation law

Singapore Changi was declared the best airport for 2026

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

Arkia cancels Jordan flights after authorities block approvals, limiting alternatives from Israel


US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order

US airlines canceled fewer flights than required on Friday, with just a 1.4% cut, after the FAA eased the flight-reduction mandate.

A plane approaches Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, more than a month into the ongoing US government shutdown, in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 11, 2025.

US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink

The FAA eases flight cuts after air traffic control absences drop, with fewer cancellations and delays as the US government shutdown ends.

Pilots stand among passengers waiting at crowded gates as flight delays persist amid FAA measures more than a month into the ongoing US government shutdown, at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, November 10, 2025.

Trump demands air traffic controllers return to work as flight cancellations spike

"All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially 'docked,'" Trump wrote on social media. "REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY."

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on October 29, 2025 in Japan.

Iranian airline, banned by US and Europe, launches commercial flights to Afghanistan

 The inaugural flight reportedly landed in Mazar-i-Sharif with 120 passengers from Iran. 

 Arrival of Iran Air Airbus A321 (EP-IFA) to Mehrabad International Airport

El Al faces new competition as foreign airlines flock back to Israel - opinion

While many take umbrage with the government using the label “revival” for this war, make no mistake that the tourism industry sees this period as “Operation Revival.”

THE DEPARTURES terminal at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Up, up and LA: American Airlines to resume flights to Israel with new California route

American Airlines made the decision after a request was made from Transportation Minister Miri Regev after meeting with senior executives from the airline while she was in the United States.

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2018.

Winter in Europe has never been closer: Flights from Just €59

Airline Blue Bird Airways has launched its winter 2025/26 flight schedule with daily direct flights from Tel Aviv to 6 destinations in Europe. Prices start at €59 to Vienna and Sofia.

Women’s Market, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Qantas says customer data released by cyber criminals months after cyber breach

Qantas confirmed hackers published stolen customer data from a July cyber breach that exposed information from over a million airline passengers.

 Cyber Attack

Air Canada resumes daily flights to Tel Aviv

Additional airlines, such as British Airways and Iberia Express, are also expected to resume daily flights to Tel Aviv from October 26.

A passengers makes their way through Toronto Pearson International Airport ahead of a potential strike by Air Canada flight attendants, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, August 15, 2025.

AnimaWings to launch Tel Aviv–Bucharest flights from October 5

The Romanian airline will operate three weekly flights to Bucharest out of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

An AnigmaWings aircraft