Philippines Ambassador Exclusive Interview: Advancing Talks for Direct Flights to Israel by 2026
**Philippines Seeks Israeli Tourists**
**Philippines Seeks Israeli Tourists**
OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats
First report: TAP Air Portugal is renewing flights on the Lisbon-Tel Aviv route, for the first time since October 7, 2023. All details about frequencies, prices, and onward flight options worldwide
Salam Air has announced its first route to Austria, set to open in June 2026. All the details about the company, the aircraft that will operate the flights, and their far-reaching vision
Air France has introduced a limited-time offer for Tel Aviv departures, applying a $93 discount to base fares on eligible global routes
The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore
From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights
American Airlines plans to fly over 12 million customers this winter across 119,000 flights, boosting capacity, winter readiness, and customer-focused upgrades
A Japan Airlines plane and an Arkia charter aircraft made contact during ground operations at JFK Airport. Both planes were empty at the time of the incident. Arkia is working to place passengers on alternative flights
flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries
First report: TAP Air Portugal is renewing flights on the Lisbon-Tel Aviv route, for the first time since October 7, 2023. All details about frequencies, prices, and onward flight options worldwide
The new flight will provide early morning departures and arrivals to enhance two-way connectivity to major international destinations in Europe including the UK, France, Norway, and Italy, as well as the United States
Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost airline, reports its best summer ever with over a thousand flights daily during the summer months. Wizz Air to reopen "All You Can Fly" subscription sales
Lufthansa Group boosts capacity to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with new Eurowings, Austrian, and SWISS flights, offering over 50 weekly services
Qantas Launches Two New Aircraft
The launch of the 35-minute Bratislava-Košice route marks a step forward in domestic connectivity while supporting Slovakia’s tourism growth
Following Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines' lead, Brussels Airlines confirms two weekly flights to Israel, with SWISS set to return on September 25 with an A330 wide-body jet. 'Safety and security of our passengers are a priority'
The leading European airline group signals a partial return to routine with the resumption of Lufthansa flights to Israel from August 1, followed by Brussels Airlines on August 13. However, SWISS will remain suspended until late September, and Eurowings extends its suspension until the end of October
United Airlines resumes its flights to Israel tonight and will add a second daily flight this week, significantly increasing capacity on the important route between Israel and the U.S
Emirates resumes flights to Syria, connecting Damascus to its global network with initial flights thrice a week