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

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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


Ryanair increases free cabin baggage allowance

The airline's new bag size exceeds the European minimum standard, offering passengers more space without extra charges.

 Ryanair increases free cabin baggage allowance.

Covert Wings: The hidden transfer of Israeli aircrafts hours before Operation Rising Lion

Hours before Operation Rising Lion, Israel was making additional preparations -- secretly moving its fleet of planes from Ben-Gurion to airports in Cyprus, Greece, and the US.

 An El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024.

Aerial attacks and GPS interference: Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes Iran

With Russian and Ukrainian airspace also closed to most airlines due to years of war, the Middle East has become a more important route for flights between Europe and Asia.

 People check flight information display screens showing information about cancelled flights at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon June 16, 2025.

'I should be there': Israelis stuck abroad struggle with being away from family, home

"I should be there to protect my family," he said, but noted that he "trusts in the IDF and know [they] are doing what is necessary to bring us peace."

 View of the almost Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after all flights were cancelled following an Israeli attack on Iran, June 13, 2025.

Delta Air pauses flights between New York and Tel Aviv due to Middle East tensions

The emergency directive comes amid fears of Iranian retaliation for recent Israeli military activity.

 FILE PHOTO: Delta Airlines passenger jets are pictured outside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, US, June 1, 2022.

War in the skies: Ryanair launches a campaign against flight delays

As part of its battle against the European air traffic control system - which it blames for thousands of flight delays - Ryanair has published a list of destinations with the most severe delays.

 Gate at the airport. The company blames the world

This is the airline that will continue flying the world's legendary giant plane for many more years

Many airlines ditched the A380 over high costs, but Emirates still invests in it and plans to fly it through the next decade. A new first-class cabin is now in development.

 A380 aircraft parked at Dubai Airport. Expensive maintenance

Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays

The price for a one-way ticket starts at $499, excluding trolley or suitcase.

 Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays.

EU approves regulation allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage

The European consumer organization BEUC criticized the new measures adopted by the member states, arguing that they 'significantly curtail many fundamental rights.'

Flight luggage.

Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Tel Aviv starting June 23

The decision affects Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings.

 Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Tel Aviv.