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After being among the last to suspend operations, the UAE carrier is now one of the first to return, offering new aircraft, premium cabins, and attractive fares to the Far East

After a meeting with El Al senior officials headed by CEO Levi Halevi, the Argentine ambassador to Israel said the direct line between the two countries is approaching the implementation phase, based on a signed agreement

Morning Tension: Sirens Nationwide

Transportation Minister Miri Regev, during a press conference held after the dramatic announcements that flydubai would operate an air train to Israel: "We approved companies from the Emirates to come to Israel, for their own reasons they chose not to do so"

An amendment to the aviation agreement between the two countries was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transportation, and the US Ambassador to Israel. The decision grants a "seventh freedom" for cargo flights and significantly expands the activities of cargo companies in the international market

Serbia's Foreign Ministry has announced that 67 Serbian citizens, as well as citizens from other European countries, have been safely evacuated from Israel via Sharm el-Sheikh on a special flight; on March 3, around 200 Serbian citizens were evacuated from the UAE via a flydubai flight

Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"

Missiles and sirens changed their plans. A group of 120 Christian women leaders now remain in Israel, using their voices to show public support. Robert Stearns, founder and president of Eagles' Wings: "I am proud of our courageous women leaders who are demonstrating steadfast solidarity with Israel"

TAROM postpones rescue flight for over 300 Romanians as Israel-Egypt border delays and baggage processing risk exceed crew duty limits. Over 1.000 Romanians remain stranded

With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"

In a significant announcement during the Wizz Air President's visit to Israel, Israel's Transport Minister and Wizz Air's President, Joseph Váradi, revealed that teams will reconvene in January to finalize agreements aimed at reducing flight costs, increasing seat availability, and strengthening Ramon Airport while supporting Israeli airlines

The Seventh Annual ITMF Business Aviation Conference held at Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv highlights resilience and future growth. Founders Tami Elshtain and Yael Altman emphasize looking forward. IATA's CEO in Israel: "Fingers crossed for sustained ceasefire."

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