Front > TOURISM

TOURISM

Lufthansa credit: Lufthansa PR United, Lufthansa and Air Canada extend Israel flight suspensions

Germany's Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and EuroWings, announced today that the suspension of flights to Israel is being extended until May 31.

Ben Gurion airport credit: Tali Bogdanovsky Israel flight cancellations continue to mount

The list of foreign airlines opting for longer-term suspensions is lengthening.

Impression of City Atlantic tourism complex on Dead Sea  credit: 3Dblender NIS 800m Dead Sea tourism project underway

Bercleys Group is building City Atlantic, a 110,000 square meter hotel, commercial, and conference complex at Ein Bokek.

British Airways aircraft  credit: Shutterstock/Jarek Kilian British Airways cancels all Israel flights until mid-June

Foreign airlines continue to review their operations on routes to Israel.

El Al, Arkia and Israir planes at Ben Gurion Airport  credit: Danny Sadeh El Al, Israir stocks gain strongly as foreign carriers cancel

Controlling shareholders Kenny Rozenberg and Rami Levy have been the biggest beneficiaries of the suspension of flights by foreign airlines.

Ben Gurion airport credit: Shutterstock Foreign airlines extend Israel flight suspensions

Many foreign airlines have suspended all Tel Aviv flights this week, as Israeli carriers have added flights to rescue Israelis stranded abroad.

Ben Gurion airport credit: Tali Bogdanovsky Israeli airlines add flights as foreign carriers cancel

Many foreign airlines have canceled flights today and tomorrow and it remains unclear whether the suspension will be extended.

Ben Gurion airport credit: Shutterstock Flight cancellations feared after Ben Gurion missile hit

Planes headed for Tel Aviv turned around and others waiting to take-off disembarked passengers. El Al's share price has jumped.

Missile hits Ben Gurion Airport May 4, 2025 Missile from Yemen hits Ben Gurion Airport

The IDF assesses that attempts to intercept the missile failed. The airport has reopened, but flights have been diverted.

Virgin Atlantic Photo: Shutterstock Virgin Atlantic axes Tel Aviv flights

UK airline Virgin Atlantic has announced its decision to permanently halt flights on the London Heathrow-Tel Aviv route.

Turkish Airlines planes at Istanbul Airport  credit: Shutterstock Turkish carriers forego slots at Ben Gurion Airport

The decision by Turkish Airlines and Pegasus not to return to Israel will allow their competitors to take over a precious resource.

Israir aircraft credit: Moni Shafir Israir gets green light for Tel Aviv - New York flights

The US Department of Transport has approved US-Israel flights for the Israeli carrier.

Ben Gurion airport credit: Tali Bogdanovsky Abundance of affordable last minute Passover flight deals

The return of foreign airlines to Israel has brought down fares dramatically even for last minute vacations.

El Al plane credit: Shutterstock El Al receives state approval to distribute dividend

The Israeli airline has now announced that it will be able to distribute up to 30% of net profit in 2025 and up to 40% in 2026-2028.

Arkia credit: Arkia Arkia cuts Tel Aviv - New York April fares

Arkia has cut fares at the last minute, a time when prices usually soar even higher, according to the pricing method used in the industry.

Eilat Ramon Airport Credit: Sivan Farag Eilat Municipal Spokesperson Russian airline to kick-start int'l flights from Eilat's Ramon airport

Russian airline Red Wings is to launch direct flights between Eilat's Ramon airport and Moscow and Sochi in Russia starting June 12.

British Airways aircraft  credit: Shutterstock/Jarek Kilian Tel Aviv - London fares to fall as British Airways resumes flights

From June there will be 20-32 weekly flights operated on the popular Tel Aviv - London route by foreign airlines - British Airways, Wizz Air and easyJet.

Terminal 1 credit: Personal image Terminal 1 reopening revives Israel low-cost fare options

With the opening of the terminal for international flights, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has returned to Israel and with it, double-digit US dollar round-trip fares.

Ben Gurion airport Terminal 1 credit: Shutterstock Ben Gurion airport's Terminal 1 reopens

Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion airport reopened yesterday to domestic flights, while international flights will start using the terminal from Sunday, March 30.

Airbnb credit: Reuters Knesset ignores Airbnb tax evasion loophole

The Israel Hotels Association has slammed the government's indifference to tax evasion by Airbnb landlords, which it insists promotes unfair competition.

Arkia aircraft credit: Arkia Arkia to introduce business class on New York flights

For the first time in its history Arkia will operate business class with round-trip Tel Aviv New York tickets starting from $3,500.

Air Haifa  credit: ATR Paphos ban for Israeli airlines continues to May

Air Haifa has postponed the launch of its Haifa-Paphos route until May 1, signaling that the security ban on Israeli airlines using the Cypriot airport will continue in April.

Ryanair credit: Piote Mitelski, Ryanair Ryanair offering ultra-low fares for Israel restart

Tickets to some destinations start at $33 - but taking luggage can more than double that.

El Al aircraft  credit: Yoav Yaari El Al pilots receive nearly NIS 250,000 bonus each

Thanks to the agreements signed with the unions in 2018, El Al's employees as well as senior management share in last year's success.

Dina Ben Tal Ganancia  credit: Guy Kushi & Yariv Fein El Al almost quintuples profit

The airline posted a net profit of $545 million for 2024, 4.7 times the profit in 2023, and an all-time high.

Ben Gurion airport Terminal 1 credit: Shutterstock Terminal 1 to reopen in last week of March

Ben Gurion airport's Terminal 1 is important for airlines wanting to cut operating costs because it charges lower taxes than Terminal 3.

Selina hotel in Tel Aviv credit: Inbal Marmari Hospitality chain Selina Israel files for liquidation

The company has NIS 1.5 million in unpaid commitments and a NIS 32 million loan.

Dina Ben Tal Ganancia  credit: Guy Kushi & Yariv Fein El Al agrees to shoulder higher security costs

In exchange for lowering the government's security spending burden, El Al expects state permission to distribute dividends.

Air Canada Photo: Shutterstock Air Canada to resume Israel flights in June

The Canadian airline will resume Toronto-Tel Aviv flights on June 8 and Montreal-Tel Aviv flights in August.

New York credit: Shutterstock Tel Aviv - New York fares stay high despite US airlines return

Ticket prices to the US will continue to cost at least $1,200 return, according to Ophir Tours, with most fares ranging between $1,500 and $2,000, or even more.

Twitter Facebook Linkedin RSS Newsletters גלובס Israel Business Conference 2018