Where have all the tourists gone? In Israel's hospitality industry, optimism reigns. Judith Segaloff June 6, 2024
Emirati airlines pull out of Israel’s Independence Day flyover The move came shortly after the UAE summoned Israel’s ambassador to Abu Dhabi to discuss events on the Temple Mount. Shimon Yaish April 20, 2022
Emirates Airline to launch daily flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv Emirates SkyCargo is also offering 20 tons of capacity each way as trade picks up between the two countries. Nov. 8, 2021
Israel welcomes inaugural Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv flight in official ceremony Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas says he has never received a warmer welcome anywhere in the world. Shimon Yaish April 7, 2021
UAE national airline to start daily flights to Israel in March The flights are set to begin on March 28, and according to Etihad Airways, will connect Abu Dhabi to “key gateways across the Etihad network including China, India, Thailand and Australia.” Nov. 16, 2020
In first official visit, UAE ministers arrive in Israel to formalize agreements “We shall remember this day—a glorious day of peace,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the welcoming ceremony at Ben-Gurion International Airport. Oct. 20, 2020
First commercial passenger flight from UAE to Israel touches down at Ben-Gurion Airport “If someone had asked me a few months ago if I would be here making a speech in Tel Aviv, I would have said this is impossible,” says Etihad 787-10 Dreamliner captain Saleh Abdullah. Oct. 19, 2020
Report: Etihad Airways launches Hebrew website The United Arab Emirates airline’s site greets Israeli visitors with “Welcome from Abu Dhabi” in their native language. Oct. 18, 2020
Israir to launch Tel Aviv-Dubai flights in October “Israeli aviation is going to completely change,” says tourism expert Yossi Fischer. “The UAE understands what a wonderful opportunity they have, and they know the Israeli market well through the companies they own.” Sept. 9, 2020
