Airlines

The airline EasyJet, which postponed its return to Israel to the summer and said it would likely resume operations here in the fall, now announces that at this stage it does not plan to return to Israel until the security situation stabilizes. This means that Israeli passengers will have to continue to manage without one of the main low-cost airlines that have operated in Israel in recent years.

Israir has completed the regulatory process required to operate regular flights to the USA. Ticket sales are expected to open soon, and it is possible that flights will begin even before the date planned for October. At the same time, Delta and United are preparing to return to Israel next month, and the market for flights to the USA is expected to grow significantly.

Just before the end of the summer season, the Ukrainian airline SkyUp has launched an unprecedented promotion, offering flight tickets to various destinations, including Israel, starting at 35 euros.

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Millions of passengers have decided which is the best airline for 2026. While one giant took first place in four different categories, beloved European companies recorded a particularly surprising fall.

Thousands of Israelis were disappointed to learn of the continued cancellation of the flight route connecting Tel Aviv and Lisbon. TAP Air Portugal, which was scheduled to return in about a month, has decided to postpone its resumption of service to the country.

In addition to congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, passengers are now facing long waits inside aircraft before departure. Airlines, fearing the loss of their takeoff slots, often begin boarding on schedule even when delays are anticipated.

Israir has announced that it will begin selling tickets for its new New York route next Tuesday. The first flights are scheduled for October 19, 2026, pending final approval from U.S. aviation authorities.

After a long period of anticipation for federal approvals, the Israeli airline Israir has secured the right to sell tickets to the US. The company has officially opened bookings for flights starting October 19, 2026.

Following a class action lawsuit against Wizz Air over flight cancellations to Israel, 277 customers will receive a three-month membership extension. The court ruled that the proceedings provided tangible benefits to the affected group.

Ben Gurion Airport has experienced an exceptionally busy week, with takeoffs 31% above the three-month average and flight delays up by 24%. Passengers face long queues and significant wait times for baggage.

A report by the Israeli cyber company BrandShield found a 77% increase in domains related to Delta and 122% around Hilton compared to last year. El Al saw a 19% increase in suspicious domains between April and June 2026. Scammers are also increasingly impersonating El Al representatives in private messages to customers.

French airline Transavia France has announced it is moving its return to Israel forward. Instead of the previously scheduled September 8 date, the company will resume flights at the end of August.

About two weeks ago, we revealed that only about a third of flights from Ben Gurion Airport departed on time. Now, as the daily number of passengers has crossed the 100,000 threshold, the rate of on-time flights remains stagnant, while the average delay has jumped from 40 to 74.3 minutes, alongside a rise in cancellations.

Foreign airlines have begun to return to operations in Israel one after another - from the Swiss SWISS, to the aviation giant KLM which will return at the end of the month, and the American United and Delta in September. How many weekly flights will operate and why do experts think that prices will only start to drop in the long term?

The past weekend brought a series of good news for vacationers in Israel with the announcement of the return of several aviation giants. Beyond the optimism in the aviation situation, the return of the companies will bring competition and cause prices to drop.

Air Canada has extended the cancellation of its flights to Israel until mid-January 2027. The planned resumption of service at Ben Gurion Airport, originally set for October 2026, has been postponed again, leaving Israel without direct air links to Canada.

The month of August began with happy news for thousands of Israelis with the return of various aviation giants. Over the weekend, several companies announced their return to Israel, which will expand competition for the Tishrei holiday vacations.

Dutch airline KLM, which suspended operations in March, is returning to the Israeli market. Flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv will resume on August 25.

The airline received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority and authorization from the US Department of Transportation, and is now waiting only for the approval of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be able to operate flights to New York. Also: The Strauss Group is launching an initiative inviting Israelis to discover the North through trips. Events and appointments.

Tourism in Israel has been in a deep crisis since October 7, 2023, with the number of tourists entering the country between January and July 2026 totaling only 430,000, compared to 1.95 million in the same period in 2019, the peak year. The sector, once a sought-after investment, has become a source of losses for investors, contrasting with the overall market trend.

Despite security concerns, Lufthansa is preparing for the holiday season and the expected surge in travel demand, continuing to expand its flight operations in Israel.

Ahead of the peak summer season, the Israel Airports Authority has released data and recommendations for passengers. Up to 2.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport every Thursday until the end of the month, with an average of 100,000 people daily. Ben Gurion Airport reiterated its call for passengers to arrive three hours before their flight and to use public transport due...

Delta, United, and Israir are set to resume flights to New York, significantly increasing seat availability. Despite the improved supply, ticket prices remain volatile, starting from $1,400.

While many airlines have already returned to Israel or announced their return, some companies are choosing to avoid risks and are extending their flight cancellations. Among them is the Portuguese carrier, which has announced that it will not resume operations until at least the holidays.

Israir is taking a major step toward becoming a long-haul airline. The company has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority to commercially operate its newly acquired Airbus A330 fleet, purchased for approximately $85 million.

Security uncertainty has led to a shift in how Israelis book flights. New features now allow travelers to prioritize Israeli airlines and explore destinations based on their budget.

Against the backdrop of security tensions, the Italian airline ITA (Lufthansa Group) has announced the suspension of flights until Tuesday. Additionally, Austrian Airlines has canceled several flights scheduled for today.

For years, every detail of our flight ticket has become subject to an extra charge—seating, luggage, and so on. Airlines make billions of dollars a year from these extras. A reform approved last week is expected to change the landscape in the European Union, and perhaps later in Israel as well.

Wall Street indices closed with mixed results: the Dow Jones index rose by 0.5%, the S&P 500 index rose by less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq index fell by 0.6%. Brent crude oil fell by 3.1% to $97.6 per barrel.