Israel raises flight cap amid Operation Roaring Lion disruptions
Ben Gurion restrictions partially eased at midnight; two regional carriers extend Taba airport operations through April 19.
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Flying to Israel? Here is what to know
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.
IDF fighter jets scrambled over Wizz Air flight after midair security alert
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 launches new Asia, Europe direct routes
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.
KLM reverses course, resumes flights to Israel
Dutch airline KLM again resumes flights to Israel starting Feb. 2. The airline said the flights will operate on an adjusted schedule.
Airlines react to Iran-Israel tension
Lufthansa Group extends night flight cancellations to Tel Aviv until February 3. KLM reverses decision to resume Israel service amid security concerns. Some airlines lax refund requirements.
KLM scraps Tel Aviv flights day after promising to return
Just one day after publishing the opposite response, KLM reversed course and announced on Wednesday that it will not resume its flights to Tel Aviv.
KLM returns to Israel after Iran-related suspension
Airline sets January 28 return with modified flight path; Lufthansa Group extends night flight suspension.
Japan's famed airport may be underwater by 2056
Kansai Airport in Japan is sinking faster than engineers predicted, and updated projections suggest the facility could slip below sea level as early as 2056 if the trend continues.
Airline cancels overnight flights to Israel amid rising tensions
KLM has canceled its overnight flights to Ben Gurion Airport over the next two days due to heightened tensions with Iran, while other airlines are continuing to operate as usual.