Israel

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

Heathrow Airport launches a limited-time offer: order a meal at select restaurants in the airport, including El Al and British Airways terminals, and get a free kids' meal. All details and participating restaurants inside

The 15th Fashion Week edition dazzles with live performances, cultural fusion, and a powerful message for unity and compassion on the runway

after losing many friends on October 7 and having her home bombed, Noa Lavyud decided to export the Israeli-Jewish mindset to the world, founding a marketing startup and collaborating with Steve Madden: "First and foremost, I identify as Israeli, that’s my pride"

Delta returns to Israel, and in an exclusive interview with PassportNews, Matteo Curcio reveals what awaits passengers on the renewed Tel Aviv-New York route, what upgrades have been introduced, and what the future holds for the American airline’s operations in Israel

Exclusive: Daniella Levine Cava visited Israeli Tech Week in Miami, praising the strong Israeli presence and sharing insights on U.S. tech: "During my visit to Israel, I met with the Innovation Authority — we drew real inspiration from them"

The maps in the entertainment system of Air Canada's Boeing 737s displayed Israel as "the Palestinian territories" and after the issue was revealed and sparked controversy, the company disabled the system, updated the data, and issued an apology. "Air Canada's general policy is to only display city names on its aircraft maps, and the definition of this specific system did not conform to the company's policy"

At Bulgaria's national day event in Tel Aviv, Ambassador Slavena Gergova highlighted Israel as a key trade partner with strong tourism potential, joined by diplomats and officials

Markus Hegenbroich ends his role in Israel and starts a new chapter. All the details

Guests will tour Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, and Ein Gedi, promoting Israel as a top sports tourism destination in collaboration with the Tamar Regional Council

After suspending its Madrid-Tel Aviv route due to security concerns, the Spanish low-cost carrier will reinstate daily flights in April. All the details

Population and Immigration Authority Director, Ronen Peretz: "The delegation visit sends a clear message to the Thai government - we are interested in continuing cooperation with them regarding the import of foreign workers from Thailand."

After a prolonged absence, the American aviation giant brings exciting news for Israel's aviation industry, announcing the resumption of flights to Ben Gurion Airport starting March 15