Ben Gurion International

El Al Sets October Return to San Francisco With Boeing 787-9

Sep 19, 2026 Air Routes

The Israeli carrier will restore nonstop Tel Aviv-San Francisco service on October 25, operating three weekly flights with a three-cabin Dreamliner.

United Opens Newark-Seoul Route and Restores Tel Aviv Flights

Sep 12, 2026 Air Routes

United added daily Newark-Seoul service on September 4 and restored twice-daily Tel Aviv flights four days later, putting three long-haul Dreamliner departures back into its…

Israir Advances New York Launch to September 15

Sep 9, 2026 Air Routes

Israir will begin Tel Aviv-New York flights more than a month earlier than planned after completing approvals for Airbus A330 operations to the United States.

Delta Anchors Saudi Expansion at Atlanta as JFK-Tel Aviv Returns

Sep 7, 2026 Air Routes

The Atlanta-Riyadh route follows a partnership plan drawn up in 2024, while Delta continues to treat Tel Aviv as a separate and security-sensitive market.

Brussels Airlines Faces Tel Aviv Strike Threat From ACV Puls

Sep 2, 2026 Operations

The Belgian union has filed a strike notice over mandatory crew assignments to Tel Aviv after Brussels Airlines initially staffed its resumed service with volunteers.

Delta Sets September Return to Tel Aviv From New York

Aug 27, 2026 Air Routes

Daily New York-Tel Aviv service will resume Sept. 6 with Delta’s 281-seat Airbus A330-900neo.

United Unveils Record 2027 International Expansion With 10 New Cities

Aug 25, 2026 Air Routes

United Airlines has unveiled the largest international network expansion in its history, adding 10 new destinations and 13 new international routes for 2027 as the…

Israir Clears Final U.S. Approval for Tel Aviv-New York Flights With A330-200s

Aug 25, 2026 Air Routes

Israir has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for its return to scheduled U.S. flying, setting the stage for new nonstop service between Ben Gurion International…

Delta’s 10-Route Long-Haul Expansion Puts Its Widebody Fleet to Work

Jul 16, 2026 Air Routes

Delta Air Lines is expanding its intercontinental network in 2026 with a carefully balanced mix of major business markets, long-range strategic routes, and lower-frequency leisure…

Delta’s Next International Expansion Blends Saudi Arabia, Sun Markets and Strategic Hub Flying

Jul 7, 2026 Air Routes

Delta Air Lines is adding a fresh group of international routes between fall 2026 and spring 2027, but the story is more nuanced than a…

Israir’s First Airbus A330 Arrives In Tel Aviv Ahead Of New York Launch

Jun 21, 2026 Air Routes

Israir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, marking a major step toward the airline’s planned return to long-haul flying. The aircraft, registered 4X-BAK,…

British Airways Keeps Seven Middle East Routes Paused As Winter Restart Plan Takes Shape

Jun 18, 2026 Air Routes

British Airways is still working through one of the most complicated Middle East schedule disruptions in its recent history. The oneworld carrier has paused or…

airBaltic And EL AL Add Codeshare As Riga-Tel Aviv Flights Return

Jun 15, 2026 Air Routes

airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement. The partnership begins on July 1, 2026. That is the same day airBaltic…

EL AL Brings Back San Francisco As U.S. Long-Haul Network Reaches Six Gateways

Jun 4, 2026 Air Routes

EL AL is returning to San Francisco, restoring one of the longest nonstop routes in its U.S. network and adding another major technology market to…

SWISS Prepares Tel Aviv Return While Keeping Dubai On Hold

May 15, 2026 Air Routes

SWISS is preparing to resume flights between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) from July 1, 2026, marking a cautious return…

Ben Gurion Reopens in Stages as El Al Keeps Its Focus on Repatriation

Mar 29, 2026 Airports

El Al is flying again at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), but this is not a normal network restart. The airport began reopening in…

British Airways Extends Gulf Cancellations As Regional Airspace Instability Deepens

Mar 20, 2026 Air Routes

British Airways has expanded and extended its schedule disruption across the Gulf and wider Middle East as ongoing conflict and airspace instability continue to affect…

Arkia And El Al Restore New York Flights As Israel Rebuilds North America Access

Mar 19, 2026 Air Routes

Israel’s transatlantic market is starting to reopen, with both Arkia and El Al resuming flights between Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and New York…

SWISS Cuts Tel Aviv Longer And Redeploys To Delhi As Network Priorities Shift

Mar 18, 2026 Air Routes

SWISS is extending its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) through April 9, while at the same time adding short-term capacity…

Sticker Shock at LAX: Why EL AL Left 140 Bags Behind on Flight LY6 to Tel Aviv

Feb 22, 2026 Airlines

A long-haul departure rarely gets held up for something as simple as a sticker—until the sticker becomes a security signal. On February 16, 2026, passengers…