El Al Suspends Moscow Flights After Drone Attacks
El Al has suspended its Tel Aviv-Moscow route following massive Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian capital that caused 527 flight disruptions.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Safety
Entebbe Hijacking: Rabin’s Secret 1976 Warning Revealed
Declassified Knesset protocols reveal Yitzhak Rabin anticipated the 1976 Air France Flight 139 hijacking months after thwarting a MANPADS attack in Kenya.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Safety
El Al Adds airBaltic Codeshare, Plans Free Starlink by 2027
El Al will launch a codeshare with airBaltic on July 1, 2026, while also announcing plans to provide free Starlink internet across its fleet by 2027.
Jun 17, 20263 min
Airlines
EL AL 777 Pilot Declares Minimum Fuel During JFK Approach
EL AL flight LY19 declared a minimum fuel state on May 20, 2026, after failing to maintain assigned speeds during its arrival into JFK.
May 26, 20263 min
Safety
El Al Orders More Boeing 787s, Faces Excessive Pricing Fine
El Al ordered more Boeing 787s to expand its long-haul fleet while facing a proposed $39M fine for excessive pricing amid reduced competition.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Business
Israel Caps Ben Gurion Flights at 50 Passengers Amid Security Threats
Israel has capped outbound Ben Gurion Airport flights at 50 passengers, forcing mass cancellations by El Al and Arkia ahead of Passover due to missile...
Mar 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
Iranian Missile Strike Damages Private Jets at Ben Gurion Airport
An Iranian missile strike damaged three private jets at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting severe flight restrictions and suspensions by flag carrier El Al.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Airports
El Al Flight LY5492 Aborts Landing in Tel Aviv Amid Missile Alert
An El Al flight from Tbilisi aborted its landing at Ben Gurion Airport following a missile alert and ATC instructions, highlighting regional security risks.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Ben Gurion Airport Resumes Limited Outbound Flights Amid Conflict
Israel's Ben Gurion Airport resumes limited outbound flights with strict restrictions and passenger quotas following a conflict-related airspace closure.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Safety
Israeli Airlines to Resume Outbound Flights as Airspace Reopens
Israeli airlines will resume outbound passenger flights from Ben Gurion Airport on March 8, following a week-long airspace closure due to regional conflict.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airlines
El Al 737 Aborts Landing at Tel Aviv Following Missile Alert
An El Al Boeing 737 aborted its landing at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport upon ATC instruction following a missile alert in central Israel.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Safety
Israel to Gradually Reopen Airspace for Outbound Flights From Sunday
Israel will gradually reopen its airspace for outbound flights starting Sunday, with strict limits of two flights per hour and 50 passengers each.
Mar 6, 20264 min
Regulatory