El Al faces competition as foreign airlines return to Israel Israel’s national carrier has won both plaudits for flying throughout the war and criticism over allegations of price gouging. Etgar Lefkovits July 9, 2025
‘This is the best time to come to Jerusalem’ Steve Rubin, director of Tourism in the Jerusalem Development Authority, tells JNS about the city's summer campaign to attract visitors. Steve Linde July 8, 2025
United to resume flights to Israel on July 21 The Chicago-based carrier will operate twice daily nonstop service from its Newark hub to Tel Aviv starting in two weeks. JNS Staff July 8, 2025
European Aviation Authority lifts all flight restrictions on Israel Most European carriers have not yet resumed service to Tel Aviv following last month's war with Iran. Etgar Lefkovits July 8, 2025
Air France resuming flights to Israel Madrid-based Air Europa is scheduled to renew service to Israel next week. JNS Staff July 7, 2025
Israel’s skies reopen to legal wrangling and high fares Four Israeli carriers face multiple class-action suits over their wartime pricing • Foreign carriers argue they should not bear costs of compensation caused by hostilities. Etgar Lefkovits July 1, 2025
As an Israeli stranded in Europe, I found the Jewish people’s resilience alive and well We have survived so much as a people because we always turn to each other for mutual care and come out stronger on the other side. Amos Lev-Ran June 29, 2025
Foreign carriers led by Flydubai start returning to Israel TUS Airways, Blue Bird Airways and Etihad are also up and running at Ben-Gurion Airport; Hainan Airlines to join, and others on the way. Etgar Lefkovits June 26, 2025
Ben-Gurion International Airport resumes full operations Travel backlogs caused by the war with Iran are expected to last for days, with some foreign carriers set to renew service soon. Etgar Lefkovits June 25, 2025
