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An Israir flight takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/ Flash90/ File)
September 7, 2026, 5:27 pm
Israir becomes third Israeli carrier with NYC route, just as US airlines make their return
Wizz Air expands Israel operations with increased weekly flights to European destinations; Delta restarts daily New York flights; United following suit Tuesday
By Sharon Wrobel
A United Airlines flight lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, March 31, 2025 (Yossi Aloni/ FLASH90)
September 2, 2026, 10:10 am
US airlines bring competition back to NYC route, but fares won’t begin descent for months
Delta and United returning after Iran war hiatus, as Israir set to debut New York service, but prices will stay elevated until November, experts say, and may remain turbulent as long as war fears persist
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative -- An American Airlines aircraft approaches Philadelphia International Airport, Oct. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
October 24, 2025, 8:00 pm
American Airlines to resume direct flights from JFK to Tel Aviv in March 2026
Carrier joins growing list of airlines returning to regular flights to Israel as regional conflicts appear to calm
By Sharon Wrobel
An American Airlines plane passes in the foreground as a member of a dive team and a US Coast Guard vessel with a crane work near the wreckage of a Black Hawk helicopter in the Potomac River, on January 31, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
February 1, 2025, 5:23 am
Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was alumnus of Jewish youth group
BBYO says Ian Epstein, remembered for his passion for traveling and sense of humor, was ‘a proud member of our movement’
By Ben Sales
Part of the wreckage is seen as rescue boats search the waters of the Potomac River after a plane on approach to Reagan National Airport crashed into the river near Washington, DC, on January 30, 2025. (Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
January 30, 2025, 5:34 pm
Likely no survivors in Washington plane crash as 28 bodies recovered, fire chief says
American Airlines passenger jet that crashed into US Army helicopter is confirmed to have been carrying figure skaters and coaches
By Agencies
Boats work the scene on the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. after a deadly midair collision (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
January 30, 2025, 7:49 am
Plane with 64 aboard crashes into Washington DC river after army helicopter collision
Multiple casualties reported after jet crashes into Potomac River; rescuers hampered by darkness, freezing temperatures; eyewitness describes ‘stream of sparks’ from crash
By Agencies
A Fly Dubai plane is parked on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Lod, November 10, 2024. (AP Photo/ Ohad Zwigenberg)
November 25, 2024, 11:12 pm
Tech forum names seasonal airline, reveals fares for NY route, to launch in January
With US airlines staying away, limited seats, and sky-high fares, TechAir is set to offer Tel Aviv-New York flights at a round-trip fare of $800-$1,800 in economy class
By Sharon Wrobel
File: American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure, July 21, 2021, near a terminal at Boston Logan International Airport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
August 21, 2024, 11:16 pm
American Airlines extends suspension of flights to Israel through late March 2025
Airline says flights to Ben Gurion now canceled through March 29, will refund or grant free rebooking to customers with existing tickets
By AP and ToI Staff
Passengers at the departure hall in the Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on April 14, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 24, 2024, 9:44 pm
As foreign carriers return to Israel, will sky-high airfares finally drop this summer?
Foreign airlines resume their routes to Israel though at reduced capacity, with Israelis seeking short breaks from the war in Eastern European destinations seen as safe
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: A United Airlines plane taxis at Newark International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, on January 11 2023. (Ket Betancur/AFP)
June 5, 2024, 11:04 am
US airlines set to resume Israel flights after pauses due to October 7, Iran attack
United, Delta to start flying to New York daily this week after temporary halts in service; American Airlines routes still paused; Air Canada extends suspension to August
By ToI Staff
File: American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure, July 21, 2021, near a terminal at Boston Logan International Airport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
January 7, 2022, 12:59 pm
Brazilian court fines American Airlines $1,759 after passengers denied kosher food
Airline caused ’emotional suffering’ to travelers who went without food for some 10 hours, judge says in ruling
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Illustrative: American Airlines aircraft parked at their gates at Miami International Airport in Miami, April 24, 2019. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)
December 6, 2021, 9:13 am
Couple says they were booted off US flight for refusing to put Jewish items on floor
Suing American Airlines, Roberto and Elana Birman say they were taken off plane in August after they said they wouldn’t place tallit bag under seat
By ToI Staff
Illustrative -- An American Airlines aircraft approaches Philadelphia International Airport, Oct. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
November 13, 2021, 3:01 pm
New York-Tel Aviv flight makes emergency landing in Paris
American Airlines plane touches down safely in France, reportedly after medical emergency on board; most passengers said to be Israeli
By ToI Staff
Illustrative. A United Airlines Boeing 737 plane is seen at the gate at Washington's Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on March 2, 2021. (Daniel SLIM / AFP)
August 22, 2021, 9:49 pm
Pentagon orders US airlines to assist with chaotic Kabul airlift
Secretary of defense activates rarely-used Civil Reserve Air Fleet; the 18 civilian aircraft will transport people from American military bases in Gulf states to Europe and the US
By Frankie TAGGART
An American Airlines plane makes an emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport on August 2, 2021. (Screen capture)
August 2, 2021, 6:21 pm
American Airlines plane with flat tire lands safely at Ben Gurion Airport
Airliner traveling from Miami to Tel Aviv with 183 aboard touches down after airport authority declares state of emergency
By ToI Staff
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