The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/wizz-air/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Wizz Air | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/wizz-air/ 32 32 Wizz Air halts flights to Israel, but most other carriers unaffected by renewed fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/wizz-air-halts-flights-to-israel-but-most-other-carriers-unaffected-by-renewed-fighting/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:18:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838763 Israel keeps airspace open, with only Hungarian low-cost operator and Austrian Airlines canceling service; Transportation Ministry huddles over possible demand to limit airport passenger numbers

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]]> Lufthansa group and Wizz Air to resume Tel Aviv flights after three-month war hiatus https://www.timesofisrael.com/lufthansa-group-and-wizz-air-to-resume-tel-aviv-flights-after-three-month-war-hiatus/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:12:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822831 Wizz Air will restart flights to Ben Gurion Airport on May 28; Lufthansa group plans a phased return with Austrian Airlines on June 1, followed by Lufthansa, Swiss and ITA on July 1

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]]> Wizz Air, Bluebird to resume Tel Aviv flights, while major carriers push off return https://www.timesofisrael.com/wizz-air-bluebird-to-resume-tel-aviv-flights-while-major-carriers-push-off-return/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:20:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799119 Amid Iran ceasefire, Bluebird will be the first European carrier to resume services with flights to Athens on April 12; Wizz Air plans to gradually restart Tel Aviv flights on April 25

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]]> Ben Gurion airport reopens but airfares again skyrocket as foreign carriers stay away https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-airport-reopens-but-airfares-again-skyrocket-as-foreign-carriers-stay-away/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:20:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798748 Summer travel costs for Israelis expected to be even higher than last year, due to limited flight sales largely dominated by local airlines and soaring jet fuel prices due to war

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]]> Low-cost Wizz Air nixes Tel Aviv flights till April 7, setting back Israel hub plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/low-cost-wizz-air-nixes-tel-aviv-flights-till-april-7-setting-back-israel-hub-plans/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:38:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779950 British Airways extends its own cancellation of service through June 1, as Israel's airspace remains shut for foreign airlines amid the ongoing Iran war

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]]> With foreign airlines fleeing war, fares take off as local carriers cash in https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-foreign-airlines-fleeing-war-fares-take-off-as-local-carriers-cash-in/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:27:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3776012 Ticket prices for the coming weeks have already gone up by 15% in the past 10 days, as Israeli airlines look to profit off a dominant position during war yet again, says expert

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]]> Flight escorted by IAF into Ben Gurion after ‘security incident’; concerns unfounded https://www.timesofisrael.com/flight-escorted-by-iaf-into-ben-gurion-after-security-incident-concerns-unfounded/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:52:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3750494 Air force scrambles fighter jets after 'threatening message' reported aboard Wizz Air flight from London to Israel; after landing, authorities determine 'no real incident'

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]]> Low-cost Wizz Air commits to open Israel hub by spring 2026 in bid to cut high fares https://www.timesofisrael.com/low-cost-wizz-air-commits-to-open-israel-hub-by-spring-2026-in-bid-to-cut-high-fares/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:22:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3699153 If plan goes ahead, Hungarian carrier will invest a billion dollars, place aircraft in Israel and double network to 50 routes in the next few years

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 2: Day 697 – Lapid dips into election rhetoric, appeals for unity https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-2-day-697-lapid-dips-into-election-rhetoric-appeals-for-unity/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:14:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632317&preview=true&preview_id=3632317 Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses political maneuvers, Haredi infighting and a draft update; tech editor Sharon Wrobel analyzes airline news and a milk shortage

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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 intercepts Houthi ballistic missile; 2 hurt running for shelter https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-intercepts-houthi-ballistic-missile-2-hurt-running-for-shelter/ Tue, 13 May 2025 17:53:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3548326 Sirens sound in central Israel and Jerusalem area ahead of attack; Wizz Air to renew flights to Tel Aviv on May 15 after canceling service due to Ben Gurion Airport strike

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]]> Foreign airlines extend suspension of Israel flights day after Houthi missile hit airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-airlines-extend-suspension-of-israel-flights-over-houthi-missile-attack/ Mon, 05 May 2025 19:24:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3542319 United, Lufthansa, Wizz Air lengthen cancellations after projectile struck inside Ben Gurion Airport grounds; El Al announces price caps on one-way tickets to aid stranded travelers

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]]> Most foreign airlines halt flights to Tel Aviv after Houthi missile hits airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-foreign-airlines-halt-flights-to-tel-aviv-after-houthi-missile-hits-airport/ Sun, 04 May 2025 12:10:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541211 Lufthansa group, Air India, Wizz Air suspend service to Israel until May 6, and United until May 8; others, including Air France and Delta, cancel Sunday flights

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]]> EasyJet announces resumption of flights to and from Tel Aviv from June 1 https://www.timesofisrael.com/easyjet-announces-resumption-of-flights-to-and-from-tel-aviv-from-june-1/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3461846&preview=true&preview_id=3461846 British low cost airline will operate 38 weekly flights to and from Israel on the London, Geneva, Amsterdam, Milan, Berlin, Basel and Nice routes

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]]> Wizz Air resumes Tel Aviv-London flights, Lufthansa group to return Feb. 1 https://www.timesofisrael.com/wizz-air-resumes-tel-aviv-london-flights-lufthansa-group-to-return-feb-1/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:14:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3460937 Lufthansa's five airlines will fly routes to six European travel hubs; EasyJet says it will review its plans in the coming days; Turkish Airlines to return to Damascus after decade

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