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.

The logo of SAS Scandinavian Airlines is seen on anAirbus A330 plane during a SAS press conference at Copenhagen Airport in Copenhagen on June 30, 2026.
Menara International Airport, Marrakech.

Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost

Tourists visiting the Dead Sea last year.

'We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 airplane departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Atlanta on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Delta, United Airlines return to Israel in time for High Holy Days, other carriers follow


Massive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits

The authority also stated that traffic congestion and restrictions in European airspace, particularly Greece, had contributed to the delays at the airport.

Israelis at Ben Gurion Airport.

The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?

FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year.

Niv Sultan and Deni Avdija for FLY CARD.

Reporter's Notebook: How Secret Service used plane swap, fake walk to hide Trump threat

"But if I go, you go. Right?" Trump told us. "Perhaps someday you want to change professions."

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026

Blue Bird Airways expands Italy network with four direct routes from Tel Aviv

The expansion will make Italy one of Blue Bird Airways’ main markets from Ben-Gurion Airport, with some routes operating daily and others several times a week.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, July 16, 2026.

Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy

Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.

They're from Greece, but they'll fly you to Italy. Bluebird flight attendants

Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China

Many streets in Shanghai, the country's second most populated city, were flooded, including in the main commercial centers.

People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026.

Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027

The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.

An Air Canada Airbus A319 departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Toronto with the High Roller Ferris wheel in the background on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted

The incident follows a July 23 N12 report regarding a potential complete civilian drone ban in all of Israel's airspace, amid growing fears of an Iranian attack against the Jewish state.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion

As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.

Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity

Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.

Margaret Island in Budapest.