The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/transportation-ministry/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Transportation Ministry | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/transportation-ministry/ 32 32 Comptroller pans government for failing to plan for air travel turbulence during war https://www.timesofisrael.com/comptroller-pans-government-for-failing-to-plan-for-air-travel-turbulence-during-war/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802012 Report finds consumers paid high ticket prices when service was disrupted by fighting, calls for conditioning aid to industry on prioritizing national interest over profits

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]]> Israel planning to allow up to 90 passengers on departing flights starting Sunday https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-planning-to-allow-up-to-90-passengers-on-departing-flights-starting-sunday/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:09:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3794242 Move would moderately expand outbound travel as wartime restrictions keep Israel’s airspace largely closed; framework is dependent on security assessments and government decisions

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]]> Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport after outbound passengers refused boarding in mix-up https://www.timesofisrael.com/chaos-at-ben-gurion-airport-after-outbound-passengers-refused-boarding-due-to-war/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:37:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3773600 Confusion said caused by Transportation Ministry changing passenger quota on some aircraft from 100 to 200, then back to 100, day after outbound flights resume

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]]> First flights bringing Israelis back home from Dubai land at Ben Gurion Airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-flights-bringing-israelis-back-home-from-dubai-land-at-ben-gurion-airport/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:20:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773213 604 Israelis stuck since start of Iran war arrive on flydubai flights in Tel Aviv; over 50% of Israelis stranded abroad on eve of war return home via air and land border routes

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]]> On first day of repatriation flights, 3,500 Israelis fly home amid Iran missile alerts https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-first-day-of-repatriation-flights-3500-israelis-fly-home-amid-iran-missile-alerts/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:07:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769993 Plane from Tibilisi forced to abort landing due to missile salvo; more flights to be added Friday to help bring home 120,000 stranded abroad; some outbound flights to start Sunday

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]]> Iran conflict strands tens of thousands of Israelis abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-conflict-strands-tens-of-thousands-of-israelis-abroad/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:02:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764569 Rescue flights planned for when airspace reopens; travelers advised to stay calm and follow updates; two flydubai flights from Ben Gurion divert to Saudi Arabia

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]]> ‘No one to back us’: Arab bus drivers grapple with surge of racist attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-one-to-back-us-arab-bus-drivers-grapple-with-surge-of-racist-attacks/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:27:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753223 Transportation minister, announcing pilot security program, says violence has crossed 'red line'; drivers have faced assaults for years

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]]> After years of talks, Israel to approve new international airport in Negev https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-of-talks-israel-to-approve-new-international-airport-in-negev/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:30:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748407 Site in Ziklag, near Beersheba, was reportedly rejected in the past for clashing with Air Force and Ben Gurion flight paths, and because of its proximity to Gaza

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]]> Israel moves a step closer to allowing Uber and Lyft on its streets https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-moves-a-step-closer-toward-allowing-uber-and-lyft-on-its-streets/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:53:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3736689 Ministerial committee approves a draft bill for shared ride-hailing services to operate in Israel, aiming to increase transportation supply and reduce taxi fares

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]]> Ban on Shabbat repair work at key bridge causes major Tel Aviv traffic snarls https://www.timesofisrael.com/ban-on-shabbat-repair-work-on-key-bridge-causes-major-tel-aviv-traffic-snarls/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:41:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651643 Lapid says government 'doesn't care for the citizens,' just politics, as Ayalon Highway renovation takes place on weekdays due to ultra-Orthodox parties' opposition to Sabbath work

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]]> Uber ride hailing may be allowed in Israel next year, transportation minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/uber-ride-hailing-may-be-allowed-in-israel-next-year-transportation-minister-says/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:51:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644002 Move would cut transport costs while disrupting the taxi sector and potentially opening the door to thousands of black-market drivers

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]]> Low-cost Wizz Air’s plan to open Israel hub faces fierce opposition from local rivals https://www.timesofisrael.com/low-cost-wizz-airs-plan-to-open-israel-hub-faces-fierce-opposition-from-local-rivals/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:19:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3631330 If the plan led by Transportation Minister Miri Regev goes ahead, the Hungarian carrier will operate over 200 weekly flights and drive down exorbitant fares

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]]> Israel embarks on plan to bring more than 100,000 Israelis stuck abroad safely home https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-embarks-on-plan-to-bring-more-than-100000-israelis-stuck-abroad-safely-home/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:34:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3575260 El Al opens registration for stranded passengers to map return flights; Arkia creates flight schedule for Israelis to return from Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Paris and New York

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]]> 150,000 Israelis stranded abroad; airline heads warn government rescue plan falls short https://www.timesofisrael.com/200000-israelis-stranded-abroad-airline-heads-warn-government-rescue-plan-falls-short/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:26:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3574716 Outbound travel to remain banned in apparent effort to prevent crowds at Ben Gurion Airport, already a target; flights to Israel not expected to begin before Thursday at earliest

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]]> British Airways extends flight suspension until July 31, as Aegean returns https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-airways-extends-flight-suspension-until-july-31-as-aegean-returns/ Fri, 23 May 2025 15:56:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3556289&preview=true&preview_id=3556289 Air France extends halt until May 26 at least, as foreign carriers struggle with decision on resuming flights; past week saw return of Wizz Air and Delta

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