Flights
El Al cancels all scheduled flights till April 18 due to war in Middle East
El AL's decision follows a government announcement easing flight restrictions, with additional departures now available under the emergency flight schedule currently in place.
Flights to start departing from Ben-Gurion with 100 passengers, Transportation Ministry announces
"A lot of stress”: United Airlines to add $10 to checked-bag charge
Reporter's notebook: The road out of Israel runs through a grotty Egyptian office - feature
Huckabee tells US Embassy staff in Israel to leave today amid Iran strike fears
Multiple countries have urged nationals in Israel to exercise extreme caution, including China, France, and Italy, while others urged citizens to leave Iran, including the UK, Canada, and Australia
Possible bullet hole found on American Airlines jet after Colombia flight
American Airlines removed a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from service after a post-flight inspection revealed damage consistent with a bullet hole on the wing.
Lion Air Group opens probe after full three-seat row unbolts during flight
Carrier suspects installation defect with missing pins or rivets and opens probe.
Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported
The fire at South Africa's second-busiest airport caused flight delays and diversions, with officials reporting that it has been extinguished.
Flying soon? Put a tennis ball in your carry-on, says expert
Registered osteopath and qualified sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan advises pairing the ball with a hand towel to keep it steady and easier to position against sore spots
Surprise move: Arkia launches business class to Europe, plus a long-awaited new destination
Arkia announced its summer 2026 schedule with 40 destinations, launching business class to Paris from $850 and unveiling a new aircraft named after Yehoram Gaon.
Arkia unveils Spring-Summer 2026 destinations
They are launching Business Class on their Paris route
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Israel vs El Al: Israelis were robbed, but the state might keep all the money - opinion
The State of Israel lodged a class action suit against El Al on behalf of the many passengers who were fleeced by the airline.
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”
