El Al Expands Routes to East Europe, Cyprus and Greece

Israeli national airline, El Al, expands its routes and opens lines to Belgrade - the capital of Serbia, Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria, Paphos in Cyprus; Rhodes, Crete and Thessaloniki in Greece Read more >

El Al Launches New COVID-19 Flight Testing System

The new protocol could become a new global standard for travel in the COVID-19 era Read more >

American Airlines will begin flights from New York to Tel Aviv in May 2021

Beginning May 6, American Airlines will launch new daily year-round service from Tel Aviv to New York on a Boeing 777-200. Flights will be available for purchase beginning January 25, 2021 Read more >

Saudi Arabia Grants Approval for Israir Dubai Flights

Israir launches its Tel Aviv - Dubai route with 170 passengers on its maiden flight Read more >

Etihad Airways has Joined an Israeli Acceleration Program for Tourism Start-Ups

The 10 million ILS program was launched by Arieli Capital and will support companies in the field of Travel Tech in collaboration with the tourism giants: Booking, Amadeus and the national airline of the Emirates, Etihad Airways Read more >

El Al Announces Flights to Dubai

On December 13th, EL AL Israel Airlines will operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates Read more >

El Al Airline and Etihad Airways Now Share Codeshare Services

Israel’s national airline, El Al, and Etihad Airways - from the UAE, have cooperated following an MOU signing Read more >

El Al Resumes Operations at Three Different Destinations

Israel’s biggest commercial airline, EL AL, resumes operations to Newark, Brussels and Moscow and will commence flights to the new airport in Berlin Read more >

First Commercial Emirati Flight Lands in Tel Aviv

Flight EY9607 by Etihad Airways between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv lands for the first in Israel Read more >

El Al Airlines to Resume More Passenger Flights

Israel's El Al Airlines to resume more passenger flights to United States and Europe Read more >

EL AL Announces Gradual Return of Passenger and Cargo Flights

Entry into Israel is possible only for holders of Israeli passports, in accordance with government directives Read more >

United Airlines is Launching a New Regular Flight Between Tel Aviv and Chicago

United is the first and only airline to offer service on this route Read more >

The first commercial flight between Israel and UAE from Ben Gurion Airport to Abu Dhabi and over Saudi Arabia

El Al flew yesterday the Israeli and American delegation from Ben Gurion Airport to Abu Dhabi to promote the peace agreement and normalization between Israel and the United Arab Emirates Read more >

United Airlines Relaunches More Flights to Israel

The Famous American airline announces renewal of Tel Aviv - San Francisco line starting July 10 Read more >

Delta is Resuming Its Flights to Israel

The New York-Tel Aviv-New York line has been renewed Read more >

A Wizz Flight from Milan to Tel Aviv

A new Wizz Air line will begin operating on July 17, 2020, offering 7 weekly flights Read more >

Imperium Jets Raises $600,000 to Make Private Jet Travel More Accessible

The pre-seed funding round comes as the startup sees demand for their services in response to changes to travel caused by the coronavirus Read more >

At the Height of the COVID-19 Era: Israir is Making History

The airline rescues Israeli families from all over Europe and returns them safely to Israel Read more >

Turkish Airlines launching low-cost brand in Israel

Turkish Airlines is bringing Anadolu Jet, its low-cost brand used for flights from Sabiha Airport, the smallest airport in Istanbul, to Israel. Read more >

El Al's 15th Dreamliner 'Daliyat El Carmel' lands at Ben-Gurion Airport

The new Dreamliner is the third 787-8 model, one of four El Al purchased. Read more >

El Al to launch direct flights from Dublin to Tel Aviv in May

The direct flight, which is approximately six hours, will allow easy access between the two hi-tech cities. Read more >

Israir to launch route between Tel Aviv and Yerevan

The airline also announced plans to launch seasonal routes between Tel Aviv and Palma de Mallorca in Spain and the Latvian capital Riga. Read more >

Corendon Airlines launching 5 new Tel Aviv routes

The Turkish airline is launching new routes between Tel Aviv and cities in Germany, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. Read more >

Air India adding flights on Tel Aviv - Delhi route

The airline will soon operate six weekly flights instead of just three. Read more >

El Al wins prestigious award

The distinguished award was presented to representatives of El Al at the leading annual Dublin Aircraft Finance Conference. Read more >

S7 Airlines to launch Novosibirsk – Tel Aviv service

Russian carrier Siberian Airlines plans to add a new route to Israel in April. Read more >

Israir launches new weekly flight to Zurich

Israeli airline also increasing flights to Ljubljana, Slovenia to two weekly flights starting in May. Read more >

El Al considering direct flights from Casablanca to Tel Aviv

Moroccan citizens looking to fly to Israel directly might finally have the opportunity to do so. Read more >

Israir to launch route between Haifa, Larnaca

The airline will operate weekly 50 minute flights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Read more >

Transavia to launch new flight route from Brussels to Tel Aviv

Starting from March 2020, the airline will begin operating flights three times a week. Read more >

El Al to test flights between Tel Aviv, Australia

The long, 17-hour flight to Australia will use the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and will be the longest direct flight El Al has ever flown to date.  Read more >

El Al receives 13th Dreamliner

This is part of the company's strategic plan to replace its aircraft fleet with the newest planes. Read more >

El Al launches route to Chicago

During the event, El Al CEO Gonen Ussishkin gave a model of El Al's Dreamliner aircraft to the governor of Illinois. Read more >

Wizz Air launches new flights from Katowice and Warsaw to Eilat

Passengers will be able to fly from Warsaw to Ramon Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Read more >

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson launches Virgin services in Israel

This comes after last month's launch of Virgin Atlantic's daily Tel Aviv - London flights. Read more >

Ryanair to launch flights between Toulouse and Tel Aviv

The new route will operate twice a week. Read more >

SkyUp Airlines launches new flights from Ukraine to Tel Aviv

Flights are set to launch in November. Read more >

Virgin Atlantic launches London - Tel Aviv route

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Watch: El Al's new Dreamliner flies over Jerusalem!

Aptly named 'Jerusalem of Gold', El Al's new plane flew over the city it was named after. Read more >

Virgin to serve Israeli menu

The Good Egg Restaurant operates two branches in London. Read more >

Say goodbye to El Al's jumbo 747-400

Since 1971, the company has operated tens of thousands of flights on this route with jumbo jets. Read more >

El Al presents 'Jerusalem of Gold' Dreamliner

El Al unveils unique design of company's 12th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Read more >

El Al to launch routes to Dublin, Dusseldorf

The Israeli airline will offer three weekly flights each. Read more >

Wizz Air to expand operations in Israel

Wizz Air will continue to contribute to the local economy and encourage tourism to Israel. Read more >

TAP Air Portugal to expand Israel route

The airline will soon double the frequency of flights on the line between Tel Aviv and Lisbon. Read more >

American Airlines to fly nonstop from Dallas to Israel

It will be the first time the airline has flown to Ben-Gurion International Airport since 2015. Read more >

easyJet launches route from Tel Aviv to Toulouse

EasyJet operates flights between Tel Aviv and 18 select destinations in Europe. Read more >

Air Seychelles to fly between Israel, Seychelles

With direct flights to Tel Aviv, the Seychelles will be the first country in Africa to operate the A320neo. Read more >

Israir doubles Haifa-Eilat weekend flights

Israir's flights to and from Eilat are now also flying via Haifa Airport. Read more >

Israir to launch Tel Aviv - Odessa flights

'The city offers a vacation combining sunbathing on the beach with Jewish history and a vibrant culture and nightlife.' Read more >

El Al is off to Vegas!

El Al will soon be operating direct flights to and from eight destinations in North America. Read more >

Air Europa to launch Tel Aviv - Malaga route

The flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Read more >

Sun d'Or launching flights between Tel Aviv and Dubrovnik

The route is the airline’s second to Croatia, following the company’s existing flights to Zagreb. Read more >

El Al to launch direct flights between Tel Aviv and Tokyo

The direct flights to Japan are part of El Al's plan to expand its flight routes to meet the needs of both Israeli travelers and international travelers arriving in Israel. Read more >

RwandAir to fly to Tel Aviv

The airline will connect tourists and business travelers between Tel Aviv and its network via its Kigali hub. Read more >

Wizz Air now offering flights from Vilna to Eilat

The new line will begin operating from October 2019 with two weekly flights. Read more >

British Airways will soon use new Airbus A350-1000 to Tel Aviv

This new model has a new business class plan, with a special suite for each passenger. Read more >

Atlas Global expanding routes between Turkey and Israel

Tourists from nearly every country find Israel to be a phenomenal destination. Read more >

El Al decorates plane with illustrations of San Francisco and Vegas

The illustrations, wrapped around the fuselage, are of San Francisco on one side, and the other side of Las Vegas. Read more >

Bluebird Airways to launch route between Tel Aviv, Prague

Israel continues to be a hot destination for tourists from around the globe. Read more >

EasyJet to increase flights between Israel and Italy

The airline connects Ben-Gurion Airport to Milan Malpensa, Naples and Venice. Read more >

TAP Air Portugal inaugurates Tel Aviv-Lisbon route

TAP is now operating daily flights to the Portuguese capital with connections to North America. Read more >

Ryanair launching Tel Aviv-Nuremberg route

The low-cost carrier will operate two flights a week from between Tel Aviv and Nuremberg on Mondays and Fridays. Read more >

Ryanair to launch flights from Budapest to Tel Aviv

The new flights will operate four times a week. Read more >

Wizz Air to launch new route from Krakow to Tel Aviv

Flights are set to begin operating on September 16, 2019. Read more >

Ryanair's Lauda to launch Tel Aviv - Vienna flights

Flights begin October 27 with one-way fares starting from €37. Read more >

Architectural Digest spotlights Israel's new airport

'A forward-thinking approach to living within the confines of a harsh desert.' Read more >

Turkish Airlines launching direct Tel Aviv-Izmir flights

The airline will also launch direct flights to and from Antalya. Read more >

Ryanair to launch Tel Aviv-Berlin flights

The airline is set to launch daily flights between Tel Aviv and Berlin starting in October. Read more >

Ben Gurion Airport to introduce automated security checks

Machines will replace human inspectors. Read more >

First international flight lands at new Ramon Airport

The airport creates an impressive new international gateway to Southern Israel and the Red Sea. Read more >

United Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Washington, DC to Tel Aviv

The flights will operate 3 times a week and are expected to eventually operate even more frequently. Read more >

easyJet to launch Tel Aviv-Nantes route

The UK low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights to France's sixth largest city. Read more >

El Al to launch direct flights from Chicago to Tel Aviv

El Al received eight Dreamliner planes and, with another eight coming, even more new flight routes will be possible. Read more >

Ryanair to launch Tel Aviv-Marseilles route

The Irish low cost carrier will offer three weekly flights starting in October. Read more >

Virgin Atlantic CEO excited about Tel Aviv

Virgin Atlantic will launch its new route between Tel Aviv and London Heathrow in September. Read more >

El Al announces new direct flight between Orlando, Tel Aviv

These new flights come on top of direct flights begun by El Al to Las Vegas and San Francisco. Read more >

Alitalia Airlines to launch direct flights from Milan to Tel Aviv

The new flights between Milan and Tel Aviv will operate between July 29 and October 25, 2019 Read more >

Arkia to launch direct flights between Goa & Cochin, India and Tel Aviv

The flight should take about seven hours and will be offered on Arkia’s new Airbus a321neo LR. Read more >

Austrian Airlines to expand routes to Israel

As of February 17, three additional round-trip weekly flights will be added to the flight schedule. Read more >

Sun D’Or to launch direct flights from Tokyo to Tel Aviv

Israeli tourism to Japan and vice versa has seen a recent increase. Read more >

Air Armenia to launch flights from Yerevan to Tel Aviv

The airline now flies between Russia’s Voronezh Airport and Yerevan. The same flight will then continue on to Tel Aviv Read more >

Sichuan Airlines to join IMTM for first time

The airline will make its debut at the international tourism show on February 12-13 at the Expo Tel Aviv. Read more >

China Southern Airlines to launch flights from Guangzhou to Tel Aviv

These new flights will make Tel Aviv accessible from both Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Read more >

Israel inaugurates new international airport

Referred to by some as Timna Airport in light of its location, the official name is Ramon International Airport. Read more >

Hainan Airlines to launch direct flight from Shenzhen to Tel Aviv

This route will replace the current route between Tel Aviv and Guangzhou. Read more >

Ryanair launches flights from Sofia, Athens and Bucharest to Tel Aviv

Ryanair offers flights from 15 European destinations to Tel Aviv as well as to Eilat. Read more >

RwandAir to launch route to Israel

Israel is opening up to Africa as more airlines from the continent are eager to fly to the Jewish State. Read more >

Ilan Ramon Airport to open on January 22

The new airport will create an impressive new international gateway to Southern Israel and the Red Sea. Read more >

Virgin Atlantic plans London-Tel Aviv flights

Israel remains a top destination for tourists from around the world. Read more >

In first, Latin American airline LATAM lands in Israel

The new LATAM flights will increase the number of tourists from Latin America. Read more >

El Al announces new flight – to Vegas!

The flights will be operated on the new Dreamliner planes in the Economy, Premium and Business Classes. Read more >

Singapore Airlines to fly direct flights to Tel Aviv

The airline will announce specific dates for flights to Tel Aviv soon. Read more >

Lufthansa celebrates 50 years in Israel

From 2 weekly flights in 1968 to more than 80 weekly flights! Read more >

Ryanair to fly from Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv

Ryanair will now have 11 routes to and from European destinations to Tel Aviv. Read more >

United to operate new Dreamliner Boeing 787-10 on NY-Israel route

The 787-10 will offer passengers a variety of improvements and innovations. Read more >

Arkia and Vietnam Airlines sign new deal

The addition of Arkia as an additional designated carrier on the route to Bangkok with El Al was made possible following an aviation agreement signed between Israel and Thailand. Read more >

Transavia strengthens its presence in Israel

Israel is a major market for Transavia and will bring in hundreds of thousands of tourists on flights to Israel. Read more >

EasyJet launches Tel Aviv – Stansted route

Airlines are adding more routes to meet the demands of tourists who want to travel to Israel. Read more >

El Al announces new route from Manchester

The line will begin operating on May 26, 2019, and will offer three weekly flights. Read more >

Air India expanding Tel Aviv route

The company's goal is to eventually reach a daily flight. Read more >

Air France celebrates 85th birthday in Israel

The company, which began flying to Israel before the establishment of the State of Israel, noted the importance of the Israeli market. Read more >

Ryanair adds flights from Memmingen to Tel Aviv

Starting in October, Ryanair will launch new flights connecting Memmingen, in Bavaria, Germany, with Tel Aviv, Israel. Read more >

TAP to launch flights from Lisbon to Tel Aviv

TAP nonstop flights from Lisbon, Portugal to Tel Aviv, Israel will start in April 2019. Read more >

Tokyo-Israel flights on the way?

Israel continues to rise as a top destination for foreign tourists. Read more >

China’s Sichuan Airlines to launch direct Tel Aviv-Chengdu route

The duration of the flight from Chengdu to Tel Aviv will be eight hours and twenty minutes. Read more >

EasyJet adds flights from London Stansted to Tel Aviv

This new connection allows every area of London to be very well connected to the Holy Land! Read more >

Wizz Air to launch new winter routes to Eilat

Wizz Air is launching two new winter routes connecting Eilat with Budapest and Sofia. Read more >

United Airlines to launch DC-Tel Aviv flight

The airline will start flying from Dulles International Airport to Tel Aviv three times a week beginning May 22, 2019. Read more >

Lot to connect another Polish city with Israel

The new connections are offered to satisfy Israel’s growing popularity among Polish tourists. Read more >

50 years in Israel: Lufthansa launches 2 new routes

German airline Lufthansa, which is celebrating 50 years of operations in Israel, is expanding its activity to another destination in Israel: Eilat. Read more >

Transavia expanding activity in Israel

Israel is a major market for Transavia. Read more >

Wizz Air announces new route from Vienna to Eilat

Hungarian airline Wizz Air continues its expansion in Israel. Read more >

Air Europa to operate weekly flight from Madrid to Eilat next winter

The new route from Madrid Barajas to Eilat Ovdah will open on October 30, flying weekly through to March 26, 2019. Read more >

Lufthansa may launch direct flights to Eilat

The German carrier currently operates several daily flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. Read more >

Air India adds fourth flight to Israel

Air India is the first airline to fly over Saudi Arabia to Israel, reducing flight time to just six hours. Read more >

Wizz Air to Operate New Winter Route from London-Luton to Eilat

The announcement underscores Wizz Air's commitment to the Israeli market and its ever-growing expansion. Read more >

MyWay Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Tbilisi to Tel Aviv

The Georgian airline joins many other airlines that have recognized the value of launching routes to Israel. Read more >

Wizz Air to Operate New Route From Sibiu, Romania to Tel Aviv

The new route, which will commence on 14 July with two weekly frequencies, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, is the sixth direct WIZZ route from Romania into Israel. Read more >

Hainan plans Tel Aviv - Guangzhou flights

Hainan Airlines will launch a new direct route with three weekly flights between Guangzhou and Tel Aviv from August 2. Read more >

Transavia to Launch Direct Route From Amsterdam to Eilat

Israel is a top tourist destination and will continue to grow and become recognized as such in the years ahead. Read more >

Air Moldova Launches Route to Israel

As the global travel industry learns that Israel is a top tourist destination, more airlines will add routes to Tel Aviv and Eilat. Read more >

LATAM to Launch Flights from Brazil to Israel

Israel's incoming tourism industry continues to grow as more airlines understand the importance of creating easily accessible routes to the Holy Land. Read more >

British Airways to Bring Even More Tourists to Israel This Summer

The airline is increasing its weekly flights to 19 flights between Tel Aviv and London. Read more >

Blue Bird Airways Launches New Route Between Tel Aviv and Vienna

As Europe discovers Israel as among the top destinations in the Middle East, more airlines are opening routes to accommodate demand. Read more >

Israir Launching Summer Flights Between Tel Aviv, Scotland, Norway

These destinations join the list of new routes launched by Israir in recent months, including Genoa in Italy, Baku, Azerbaijan, Sochi in Russia and Pafos. Read more >

Edelweiss to Launch New Direct Route from Zurich to Eilat

For the first time, and with cooperation with the Tourism Ministry, Edelweiss, Switzerland's leading leisure travel airline and a member of the Lufthansa group, is to open a new direct route from Zurich to Eilat from October 28, 2018. Read more >

Air India Receives Green Light to Fly to Israel Over Saudi Airspace

The airline will start flying the route three times a week from March 22. Read more >

Ethiopian Airlines to Operate Dreamliner on Route to Israel

The airline announced it has launched a new mobile app and will begin using the Dreamliner for the route to Tel Aviv. Read more >

El Al Receives its Fourth Dreamliner

El Al is updating its fleet of airplanes as part of an effort to replace old planes and to meet the demands of the market. Read more >

Alitalia Expanding Activities in Israel

The Italian airline plans to add flights to Israel this summer. Read more >

Arkia Acquires 50% of Aero Handling

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Ben Gurion Airport Opens New Passenger Concourse

The new extension in Terminal 3, Wing E, will accommodate up to 1,800 more passengers per hour, allowing for dozens of additional incoming and outgoing flights daily. Read more >

Ben Gurion Airport to be Reclassified as 'Large'

Ben Gurion Airport, which is currently categorized as a medium-sized airport will now be included among the world's largest airports. Read more >

ASL Airline to Launch Direct Flights from Paris to Tel Aviv

French airline ASL is launching a new direct route between Paris and Tel Aviv. Read more >

Air India May Launch Direct Route Between Delhi and Tel Aviv

Air India as announced it may launch a direct route between Delhi and Ben-Gurion Airport this March



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Cathay Pacific Adding Flights to Hong Kong-Tel Aviv Route

Cathay Pacific announced on Sunday that it will expand its operations in Israel to six weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Hong Kong. Read more >

Arkia Authorized to Operate Flights Between Bangkok, Tel Aviv

Israeli airline Arkia has been authorized to operate regular flights from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Bangkok, Thailand Read more >

Sichuan Airlines Expected to Launch Flights From Chengdu, China to Tel Aviv

Israel's tourism industry is growing exponentially as evidenced by more airlines that are adding routes to Israel. Read more >

Wizz Air Increases London Flights

Budget-airline Wizz Air will increase its offering of flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv. Read more >

El Al Malaga Flights to Tel Aviv

El Al has launched the first direct flight between Malaga in Spain and Tel Aviv, operating on Thursdays and Sundays until the end of October. Read more >

New Delhi Flights Launch to Tel Aviv

Air India is launching new direct flights from New Delhi to Tel Aviv, starting from May. Read more >

Incoming Tour Operators Association Committee

The Incoming Tour Operators Association in Israel has established a Bureau of Aviation Committee to address changes in the field and create updated business models to market Israel abroad, including aviation matters. Read more >

easyJet Considering Eilat Flights

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New Domestic Routes in Israel

Talks are in progress to create a “hub” in Tel Aviv for foreign carriers to operate onward flights to Eilat. Read more >