Arkia

Former El Al chief rejects monopoly, price gouging claims after Iran war profits

"Two crises in five years, each of which lasted two years plus, with a small break in the middle. That's extreme and had a dramatic impact on the aviation sector."

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Israel weighs expanding Ben-Gurion flights after Iran ceasefire announcement

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

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

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

Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality


Starting from $199 one-way: Israeli airline launches new route to Europe

Arkia will launch a new route to Switzerland on July 7, 2025, with two weekly flights. The CEO says they're expanding while others cancel, offering Israelis more quality travel options.

 Bourg-de-Four Square, Geneva, Switzerland

$400 to the Seychelles? Arkia will fly to the islands starting this June

The Israeli airline will operate a weekly direct flight to the Seychelles starting June 20. The flight will be on an Airbus 330-200 with a business class.

 Seychelles

Arkia introduces a business class on its aircraft. Here’s what you’ll get in it

Arkia launched a business class on its New York route and will compete with El Al, as well as the American airlines that come and go.

 The business class in Arkia planes

Celebrating 77 with a $77 discount: Arkia's Independence Day offer for international flights

Arkia offers discounts on flights, vacation packages, and tours abroad until October 2025, including summer and Tishrei holidays, for Israel’s 77th Independence Day. Air Haifa offers 30% off flights.

 Arkia airplane

For the first time in its history: Arkia joins the luxury club with the launch of a business class

Starting May 14, Arkia offers business class on New York flights with 18 reclining seats, VIP service, lounge access, and a gourmet experience, starting at $1,750.

 Arkia's new business class

Arkia to launch new flights to Eilat, pushing for airline equality in Ben Gurion's terminals

With the approval of the operation of additional flights from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion from the Transportation Ministry, the additional flights may operate as soon as May 2025.

 Arkia

Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Israel’s second-largest airline expands international operations with new premium service.

 Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Arkia unveils six new European destinations and a Passover discount

The airline will fly to 11 Greek destinations, including Volos, Skiathos, and Kalamata, and expand to Albania, Hungary, and Croatia. Passover offer: 20% off all destinations except New York.

 Skiathos, Greece

Starting this Passover: Direct flights to seven new destinations in Europe

Arkia will fly to 30 destinations—seven of them new in Europe and one in New York, where flights will continue beyond the originally planned May schedule.

 Arkia intends to continue the route beyond the initial three-month schedule

Direct flight to New York for $1,199: Is Arkia really worth it?

For the first time, Arkia launches a direct, competitively priced route to New York. We flew on their inaugural flight to see if this new option can compete with major airlines.

 Arkia's inaugural flight to New York