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Wizz Air hub in Israel stalled as emergency flight rules block foreign operations

With the outbreak of war, the local aviation industry put differences aside and worked together to rescue over 100,000 Israelis stranded abroad.

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.

Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank

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American investor Elliot Zemel in advanced talks to buy Arkia Airlines


KLM, Air France suspend Israel flights as US-Iran tensions escalate

These cancellations come after US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had an "armada" heading towards Iran.

KLM aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Schipol airport near Amsterdam April 15, 2015.

Is Eilat on the way to a revolution? Wizz Air examines a move that could change everything

Senior Wizz Air executives arrived in Eilat to examine a permanent base at Ramon Airport, a move that could strengthen the southern airport and turn the city into an international low-cost hub.

WIZZ AIR aircraft.

Wizz Air plans Eilat-Budapest route, Israel bases from March

Wizz Air plans to launch Eilat–Budapest flights in March as part of an agreement to establish two bases in Israel, at Ben-Gurion and Ramon airports, pending regulatory approval.

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The fate of the Israeli tourism industry

After six years of crises — from Covid to war — Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is focusing on safety, strategy, and storytelling to bring visitors back.

The fate of Israeli tourism.

Wizz Air celebrates: 250th aircraft takes off on the way to a 500-plane fleet

Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, celebrates its 250th aircraft and pledges to double its fleet in the next decade while keeping fares affordable.

The 250th Wizz Air aircraft.