Shin Bet bars Israeli flights from Cyprus airport, citing ‘security considerations’ El Al had reportedly already redirected its Cyprus flights to Larnaca for several days beforehand. Jan. 27, 2025
Ryanair to resume full schedule to Israel this summer The budget carrier was previously expected to restart service this spring. JNS Staff Jan. 12, 2025
El Al subsidiary launching direct flights to Albania The majority-Muslim Balkan state is among the safest for Israelis to visit. JNS Staff Jan. 9, 2025
El Al gives away free miles to 80,000 IDF reservists The offer came amid a national public outcry and an ongoing investigation into allegations of price gouging. Etgar Lefkovits Jan. 6, 2025
El Al suspends flights to Moscow through March The move comes after Russian air defenses accidentally shot down an Azerbaijani Airlines passenger plane. JNS Staff Dec. 30, 2024
Knesset action could bring foreign airlines back to Israel The current law compels carriers to compensate passengers for canceled flights, leading to the suspension of many routes due to the ongoing war. Nov. 18, 2024
Emergency flights take 2,000 people from Amsterdam to Israel El Al sent 8 airplanes for free and Arkia and Israir cut prices following mass assault on Israelis in the Dutch capital. Canaan Lidor Nov. 10, 2024
Israeli pilot whose plane was hijacked in 1968 talks Hamas hostage crisis "We should be prepared to give up a lot, but if we agree to end the war and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar returns to rule over the Gaza Strip, then the State of Israel will be lost." Eyal Levi Sept. 20, 2024