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ITA Airways will keep its Tel Aviv flights suspended through October 31, 2025; flights AZ809 and AZ815, which were set to restart on November 1, won’t be taking off as planned either

Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city and one of Europe's oldest, becomes a gateway for winter ski holidays through a strategic partnership with Israir's 'Ski Deal'

Today (Friday) a nationwide train strike continues, ending only in the evening, while tomorrow (Saturday) a general aviation strike is expected to last four hours, causing possible flight delays and disruptions

The new Boeing 787-9 marks the beginning of Lufthansa's fleet revolution in Frankfurt, offering passengers personal suites, advanced technology, and a premium experience across all service classes. Watch the video and pictures

Ryanair Continues Its Attack on the European Commission: "Passengers Are Abandoned to Unnecessary Disruptions." Ryanair Calls the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, "Derlayed-Again" and Urges Immediate Reform to Protect Overflights

Stay three nights in Dubai or Budapest, and Al Habtoor rewards you with a complimentary suite night in the other city

The international tourism conference will take place on September 17-18 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with prominent representation from Latin America, Europe, and the cruise and technology industries. Passport Group will be a media partner at the conference

After days of interruptions, Air Canada begins to resume flights and asks for customer patience. Full restoration may take up to ten days

Joby Aviation makes history with the first flight of an electric eVTOL aircraft between two airports, showcasing vertical takeoff and landing combined with regular flight in controlled airspace. Watch the video

Following a shocking incident unveiled by 'PassportNews', where a Charles de Gaulle controller broadcast 'Free Palestine' to an El Al aircraft, the French Transport Minister announced the controller’s immediate suspension. A disciplinary process has been initiated and recordings have confirmed the facts

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'

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

Czech Police announced the temporary shutdown of the facial recognition system at Prague Airport starting August 1, 2025, to comply with new EU AI regulations. Since 2019, the system identified 155 fugitives, including serious crime suspects

Israir's CEO visits Sofia, setting the stage for deeper tourism ties between nations. Discussions included expanding flight routes and marketing efforts to promote Bulgaria year-round

Another serious incident in the US: While waiting for takeoff in Denver, a Boeing 737 MAX 8's wheel caught fire, leading to the rapid evacuation of 179 passengers and crew. According to authorities, five passengers received on-site treatment for minor injuries, and one person was taken to the hospital

Record-breaking achievement with no travelers from Israel

Southwest Airlines flight detected a warning about another aircraft dangerously close during its flight over Los Angeles' controlled airspace. Consequently, both passenger planes had to perform emergency maneuvers to avoid the collision. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation to examine the circumstances of the incident

Due to the military conflict between the nations, Washington urges its citizens to stay 50 km away from the border. Thailand has closed border crossings, hospitals, and schools nearby. Similarly, the Israeli Foreign Ministry advises its travelers to avoid the border area

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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