Israir
Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'
Israir already has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, and it expects to start selling tickets to New York for October flights.
Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York flights from October
More women in the cockpit: Israir welcomes three new female pilots, reaching a record high
Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane
Grapevine July 17, 2026: Birds of a feather
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Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.
Grapevine, June 5, 2026: Another good deal
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Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia
The decision was reportedly made by Slovenian authorities, who the company claims were politically motivated in their decision.
This is the new Israir aircraft that will fly you to New York this year
The Israeli airline is finalizing the purchase of two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft and plans to operate flights to New York as early as the third quarter of this year.
Airline to serve northern wine and cheeses to support businesses affected by war
The airline Israir is collaborating with the Teva Ez dairy and the Kishor winery in an effort to strengthen businesses from the conflict line that were harmed during the war.
Haredim threaten to boycott Rami Levy's Israir if Shabbat flights continue
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis has been summoned to meet with the haredi leaders in Jerusalem to discuss the issue.
El Al urges opening of Ramon Airport as Ben-Gurion flights drop to 50 passengers
Until now, 120 to 150 passengers were allowed on a departing flight, but as of Monday morning, only 50 passengers will be allowed.
Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality
According to conversations with senior Israeli airline officials, each carrier is expected to publish a new flight schedule once the war ends and airspace is formally reopened.
Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says
Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.
