Flights
Scandinavian Airlines cancels planned Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route over 'not yet suitable' conditions
SAS stopped flying to Israel in March 2016 and briefly resumed service in October 2025. Several months later, however, it suspended the flights again.
Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost
'We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector
Delta, United Airlines return to Israel in time for High Holy Days, other carriers follow
Seven Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau
Around 341,000 people have been affected by the delay, diversion, or cancellation of 2,961 flights, Indonesia's chief infrastructure minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said.
Rome and Athens: Israel’s unlikely new gateways to North America - comment
Rome and Athens have become de facto “Terminal Four” and “Terminal Five” for Israelis flying to North America, offering more routes, lower fares and the chance to turn a layover into a vacation.
Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning
The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.
Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report
El Al's push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Air India capt. may have had psychoactive drugs in system during turbulence event, findings show
The Airbus plane, cruising at 36,000 feet, initially ascended 372 feet then fell to 292 feet below it, according to a preliminary report into the August 4 accident released on Friday.
Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning
Google data for 2026 shows a record bounce-back in flight searches, declining fears of antisemitism abroad, and rising interest in safe spots and wellness trips.
Vietnam court sentences 11 to death in major drug trafficking case, state media reports
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court handed down the death sentences to 11 defendants convicted of drug trafficking in a case that involved 227 accused people in total.
Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, union cites ethical objections
They argued that flying to Israel could not be deemed sufficiently safe, citing Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which advises against “all non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem.”
Tishrei Holidays 2026: Is it really more cost-effective for families to fly abroad?
A holiday price comparison shows gaps between Israel and abroad, as families factor in high hotel costs, traffic, and weather to save money.
Vacation starts in traffic jams: Ben Gurion Airport prepares for an exceptionally busy month
After 2.65 million travelers in August, 3 million are set to pass through Israel Airports Authority sites in September. Top spots: Greece and Cyprus.
