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Israeli airlines prohibited by Shin Bet from landing in Paphos, Cyprus

The extraordinary directive comes due to 'security reasons,' though flights will be able to land at the airport in Larnaca; There is no travel warning for Paphos and it is possible to reach the resort there

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.27.25

With Gaza cease-fire, skies opening up for Israeli travelers

Foreign airlines are returning to Israel following the cease-fire, with ITA Airways set to resume flights in February; Their return is expected to lower flight prices and increase options for US travel, challenging El Al's monopoly with more affordable connections

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.21.25

Foreign airlines begin return to Israel: Will prices go down?

Return of low-cost airlines alongside some European carriers starting February is expected to affect ticket prices amid higher competition

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.19.25

Arkia launches flights to NY

Airline cooperates with TechAir, an initiative of Israeli high-tech companies set up to respond to needs after international carriers suspend Israel flights; Company offers three weekly flights to JFK costing less than El Al

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.13.25

El Al subsidiary Sundor offers new Albania route

Israeli airline announces it will operate three weekly flights to the popular vacation spot, known for welcoming Israelis at fair prices, starting in March

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.08.25

El Al ends free air miles offer for reservists after surging demand

Flag carrier says gave out 1.8 billion air miles to 81,000 reservists who served over 200 days during the war, following public criticism over its exorbitant ticket prices

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.01.25

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after Azeri plane shot down

Israeli carrier extends suspension of Tel Aviv-Moscow route until end of winter, citing safety concerns; move follows last week’s crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, reportedly caused by a Russian surface-to-air missile

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.30.24

Flying abroad? Expect higher luggage fees in January 2025

Israeli airlines Israir and Arkia will raise luggage fees starting January 1, 2025, impacting carry-ons and checked bags; El Al and Air Haifa maintain current prices, while IDF troops receive special benefits, including free luggage and preferred seating.

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.26.24

מטוס איירבוס A320 של חברת בריסל איירליינס עם עיצוב מיוחד של הדרדסים בשדה התעופה בהרקליון יוון

The best and worst airlines for 2024

According to AirHelp, a company that facilitates passengers' rights with airlines, Brussels Airlines scores highest for 2024 while Israel's El Al is close to the bottom of the list

Ynet | 12.11.24

Utility knife fragment found in El Al passenger's breakfast

Passenger in airplane's business class was amazed to find a fragment of a knife blade inside a vegetable patty, just before biting into it. How did the flight attendants react, and what was the compensation offered by El Al? All the details

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.03.24

Arkia CEO reveals prices ahead of possible US flights

Israeli airline head Oz Berlowitz says prices are set to fluctuate according to demand after his airline received temporary approval to operate flights to the US alongside Israir

Sharon Kidon | 11.22.24

Arkia, Israir await regulatory changes to launch US flights

Carriers cite law imposing strict compensation requirements for delays and cancellations as major obstacle, making launching US routes financially risky at times of heightened security tensions

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.20.24

Profits are soaring: El Al's Q3 earnings top $1 billion

As both the Gaza and Lebanon wars create an airline vacuum, El Al continues to capitalize to the tune of 258% profit in the 3rd quarter of 2024; The Israeli flag carrier enjoys a 93.8% occupancy on all its flights

Navit Zomer | 11.20.24

El Al owner reaches $43.75M settlement over nursing home mismanagement allegations

Kenny Rozenberg and partner Daryl Hagler, accused in New York of misusing $83 million in state funds meant for nursing home care, reach settlement agreeing to invest additional $35 million into their facilities to improve resident care

Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 11.15.24

El Al's owner Rozenberg sells Centers Plan For Healthy Living for a billion dollars

Elevance Health to purchase nursing home company from Centers Health Care subject to U.S. FTC approval; Rozenbeg holds major share in Israeli national carrier which sees profits spike amid war, faces embezzlement charges in New York

Golan Hazani | 10.20.24