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Azerbaijan Airlines, Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air and Ukraine’s SkyUp are resuming flights to Ben Gurion Airport. Wizz Air has postponed its return until May 19. Lufthansa has canceled flights deep into the summer.

The surprising behind-the-scenes initiative ran into a closed door. The mega-merger was expected to reshape prices and flights, but Trump opposed it as well. 

A young man from the Jerusalem area has come forward with a disturbing account of abuse by Egyptian officers – and is urging travelers not to cross the border alone.

With the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, the passenger quota on outbound flights is expected to increase significantly, as is the hourly flight quota. But because this is not a declaration of an end to the war, and because US aircraft are still taking up space at Ben Gurion Airport, the return of airlines to Israel remains unclear.

Ben Gurion restrictions partially eased at midnight; two regional carriers extend Taba airport operations through April 19.

n the wake of the Iran strikes, civil aviation activity has frozen across the country as local carriers suspend operations and offer leniency for stranded travelers.

A couple reported receiving a threat on a mobile phone during the flight. They alerted the crew, prompting the scrambling of fighter jets. After landing, security forces screened passengers and questioned the couple. The incident ended without further developments.

El Al announced nine new destinations including direct routes to Hanoi, Seoul, and Manila, marking the airline's first major expansion since the war began, alongside six European destinations through Sun D'Or.

Dutch airline KLM again resumes flights to Israel starting Feb. 2. The airline said the flights will operate on an adjusted schedule.