Flights
Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous
Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.
A gathering of exiles: Meeting Israelis stranded in Cyprus during the war with Iran - opinion
British low-cost easyJet extends suspension of Israel flights until 2026
Syria's aviation comeback struggles amid regional turmoil - analysis
Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability
Airline's Abu Dhabi venture faced increasing losses, prompting strategic shift back to Europe.
Italy's Bergamo airport temporarily closed after runway death
Flight operations were suspended from 10:20 am till midday local time "due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway," the airport said.
Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger
The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel.
Arkia relaunches direct Tel Aviv-New York flights
The route will no longer require an operational stop in Larnaca, the airline confirmed.
A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Radar glitch grounds over 350 flights in Italy's northwest
Technicians working to fix ENAV radar failure that closed airspace; over 300 flights affected as causes remain unclear.
Catch-22 on Cyprus: Stranded abroad as Iranian missiles close Israel's airspace - opinion
Stranded in Cyprus as missiles rain on Israel, one family is caught between feeling safe and restless, waiting to go home, which may not be the same when they return.
Aerial attacks and GPS interference: Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes Iran
With Russian and Ukrainian airspace also closed to most airlines due to years of war, the Middle East has become a more important route for flights between Europe and Asia.
Ben-Gurion Airport to resume departure flights, 50 person limit per flight
Departure flights are only allowed 50 people per flight, and only 1,500 people are allowed in the airport at a time.
Israel closes skies amid Iran missile threat; El Al diverts Paris jet, Israir freezes all flights
The country’s two largest carriers, El Al and Israir, will halt every scheduled flight and divert aircraft already in the sky, stranding thousands of Israelis abroad.
Visitors stranded in Israel navigate challenges of being stuck amid escalation
Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, offering no real solutions for accommodation or onward travel for those stranded in Israel amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
