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Two moderate earthquakes rattled Cyprus and Israel, with residents reporting strong tremors and officials urging caution over possible aftershocks

Sweden's Foreign Ministry announces "an improvement in security conditions since the ceasefire," only maintaining the travel warning to the country's borders. Estonia takes similar step

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces imminent agreement with El Al for direct flights to Argentina, despite economic challenges

Air India returns to Tel Aviv on Jan 1, 2026 with five weekly Boeing 787 flights, currently the only nonstop link between Israel and India

They're back: From January 1, 2026, ITA Airways will operate two daily flights between Tel Aviv and Rome, signaling renewed confidence in travel to and from Israel

Kenneth and Eli Rosenberg can now hold a controlling share of El Al, replacing a 2021 arrangement and solidifying their leadership in the airline

Emirates is not expected to bring back direct flights to Israel, despite announcing it would resume its operations in the summer of 2026. flyDubai will continue to operate 10 daily flights

Adi Azoulay, Chairman and Owner of Passport Group, received the honorable "International Businessman of the Year 2025" title from the Israeli Ambassadors Club. Azoulay: "Conveying the Israeli story to hundreds of thousands every day"

In an exclusive interview with PassportNews in Israel, Michael Delehant, Wizz Air's senior VP, explained that establishing a base in Israel is not a "fait accompli", but something that "makes sense" for the low-cost carrier

Israeli airline Arkia has resumed its flights to Lisbon's airport after a nine-year hiatus. The route will be operated twice a week via A321neo aircraft and will feature paid Wi-Fi service

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces imminent agreement with El Al for direct flights to Argentina, despite economic challenges

American Airlines will resume daily flights to Tel Aviv from late March 2026, after a two-year hiatus driven by the war. The route will utilize Boeing 777-200 aircraft

Starting December 1, Etihad adds a fifth daily flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, boosting weekly service to 35 and expanding access to Asian routes. Bangkok fares start at $972

A Celebration of Aviation and Tourism: Leaders from the aviation and tourism industries, ambassadors, and hundreds of guests gathered at the Sheraton Grand Hotel for Passport Group's 'Person of the Year' Gala. Catch a glimpse of the memorable moments and hear from attendees who reflected, 'This was the most challenging year we've ever known.' Happy New Year!

Historic Agreement Enhances Cooperation

“Festival of Light” at the Thai Ambassador’s residence highlights record tourism: 254,212 Israelis visited YTD (+59%), expected to top 300,000 this year

In just 20 years, a little-known low-cost airline has become a hot topic in Europe. What is Wizz Air's secret to rapidly establishing a base in Israel, and where else does it plan to expand? Did it truly bury Malév, Hungary's national airline, or is this a convenient excuse for critics?

After suspending operations due to security concerns, the airline will resume a direct route between Latvia's capital and Tel Aviv on September 4, with two weekly flights initially - a step forward in Europe's aviation recovery to Israel

American Airlines and Emirates ceased operations since October 2023, and Virgin Atlantic canceled its Tel Aviv route. What's next for Gulf Air from Bahrain?

Israel extends aerial aid to Cyprus after foreign ministers coordinate response