N12 reported later on Thursday that security guards detained the passenger on board the flight after he attempted to infiltrate the cockpit.
Following South Africa's genocide claim at the ICJ, the number of passengers flying to the country has decreased, rendering that route less profitable.
The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.
Tensions ran high following an Alaska Airlines flight lost a door plug while in flight, forcing an emergency landing.
Jewish passengers condemned the decision, and the airline even announced that wearing flags and pins that are not official badges does not comply with its guidelines
Effective January 15, Delta and EL AL will provide reciprocal benefits to their top-tier frequent flyer members.
There have been no regular direct flights between the two countries for years. Currently, only occasional direct flights take off from Iran carrying haj pilgrims.
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