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Arkia and Air Haifa to face class action suit over profiteering during Iran war
By
Sharon Wrobel
Rather than provide return flights to Israeli customers stranded abroad, the two local carriers allegedly chose to refund canceled tickets and sell new tickets at far higher prices
Foreign, local carriers urge Israel to bear passenger compensation for nixed flights
By
Sharon Wrobel
Government agrees it must help pay costs borne by travelers, airlines due to Iran war
By
Sharon Wrobel
July 7, 2025, 5:09 pm
Government agrees it must help pay costs borne by travelers, airlines due to Iran war
Economic Affairs Committee head demands plan within 10 days for compensating passengers stranded when Israeli airspace closed, without putting the whole burden on airlines
By
Sharon Wrobel
July 1, 2025, 10:59 pm
Foreign, local carriers urge Israel to bear passenger compensation for nixed flights
Request comes as most European and US airlines are still avoiding Israel after Iran ceasefire came into effect, and are weighing future flight operations to the country
By
Sharon Wrobel
June 30, 2025, 8:49 pm
Arkia and Air Haifa to face class action suit over profiteering during Iran war
Rather than provide return flights to Israeli customers stranded abroad, the two local carriers allegedly chose to refund canceled tickets and sell new tickets at far higher prices
By
Sharon Wrobel
June 29, 2025, 5:20 pm
Israeli travelers again face astronomical air fares for peak summer season
Most European and US airlines are still avoiding Israel after the Iran ceasefire; with few flights available, Israelis forced to buy expensive tickets from local carriers
By
Sharon Wrobel
June 12, 2025, 9:32 pm
More than 240 people killed in Air India plane crash, with only one known survivor
At least 5 medical students on the ground killed after their hostel was hit by the plane; Netanyahu says his ‘thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen’
By
AP
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ToI Staff
May 30, 2025, 9:38 pm
Could nations angry over Gaza war close their skies to Israeli planes?
Some fear Israel could face more isolation, including bans on local carriers, as even Western allies threaten repercussions if the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza don’t end
By
Sharon Wrobel
May 28, 2025, 6:41 pm
Low-cost carrier Ryanair follows British Airways in dropping Israel flights until August
Irish budget airline is among the many foreign carriers that halted services to Tel Aviv after a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis struck grounds of Ben Gurion Airport
By
Sharon Wrobel
May 7, 2025, 5:05 pm
Airlines further extend pauses on Israel flights, in sign they may stay away longer
Most carriers suspending their Tel Aviv route for days, with British Airways halting service until mid-June, after missile from Yemen landed inside grounds of Ben Gurion Airport
By
Sharon Wrobel
May 4, 2025, 3:10 pm
Most foreign airlines halt flights to Tel Aviv after Houthi missile hits airport
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
By
Sharon Wrobel
April 28, 2025, 9:38 pm
Virgin nixes Israel route, Turkey’s carriers waive flight slots at Tel Aviv airport
Three airlines — Virgin, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines — signal they will not resume flight services to Israel amid ongoing Gaza war
By
Sharon Wrobel
April 22, 2025, 5:28 pm
Israir gets in line for TLV-NYC flights, but fares on El Al-ruled route to stay sky-high
Low-cost local carrier will offer seats to US next year; until then, war and fears of fresh cancellations are keeping prices raised despite competition from Arkia, Delta and United
By
Sharon Wrobel
March 9, 2025, 4:18 pm
Israir set to become third Israeli carrier serving New York route, with lower airfare
Israeli airline seeks approval from US authorities to operate long-haul service after rival Arkia launched its first US flights last month, challenging El Al’s monopoly on route
By
Sharon Wrobel
February 23, 2025, 4:25 pm
Arkia extends Tel Aviv-New York route until at least October, adds new destinations
Expecting rise in demand as war abates, Israeli airline plans to fly to 30 destinations, including 11 in Greece
By
Sharon Wrobel
January 28, 2025, 11:56 am
Foreign carriers are set to return to Israel; sky-high airfares are unlikely to drop
With high demand and limited capacity, travel experts don’t forecast a fall in prices during the Passover holiday or summer season
By
Sharon Wrobel
January 13, 2025, 7:04 pm
Arkia teams up with tech initiative to launch flights to New York starting February 8
With US airlines staying away, seats scarce and fares sky-high, the Israeli airline will operate three weekly flights on the Tel Aviv-New York route for an initial three months
By
Sharon Wrobel
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