Arkia Expands Tel Aviv-New York Route With A330 Lease
Arkia is increasing summer capacity on its Tel Aviv-New York route using wet-leased Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft to address high demand.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
Arkia Resumes Tel Aviv-Marrakesh Flights on August 24
Arkia Israel Airlines will resume twice-weekly direct flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakesh on August 24, 2026, with fares starting at $329.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
IDF Troops Fire at Civilian Plane Near Beit El
IDF troops mistakenly fired on a civilian airliner near Beit El after misidentifying the aircraft as a hostile drone; no injuries were reported.
May 30, 20264 min
Safety
Etihad Expands Tel Aviv to 42 Weekly Flights
Etihad Airways will increase Tel Aviv service to 42 weekly flights on June 15, 2026, making it the airline's highest-frequency route globally.
May 28, 20264 min
Airlines
US Military Aircraft Strain Ben Gurion Airport Capacity
Israel's aviation chief warns US military aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport are straining capacity, reducing airline parking and raising flight prices.
May 14, 20265 min
Airports
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