From Today: Cyprus Connected Directly to Middle East’s Fascinating City
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), has launched a new direct flight route today between Riyadh and Larnaca, the capital of Cyprus, in a strategic move strengthening ties between the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf. The new route, first reported by Passport News two...
Israir’s Ambitious Plans for New York Flights
Israir's New York Route Approval.The Ministry of Transport announced yesterday that Israir has received an initial permit to operate flights to New York. However, this is just the first of three stages required for obtaining the final license.In the next stage, Israir...
After 30 Years: Gulf Air Returns to the U.S. with a Direct Route to New York
Another Gulf airline launches flights to the U.S. After nearly 30 years without flights to North America, the national airline of Bahrain, Gulf Air, announced the launch of a direct flight route to New York (JFK). The announcement was made during the official visit of...
Israir Secures License for New York Flights; Plans Daily Route
Growing competition on the New York route. Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced today (July 16) that Israir has received a license to fly to New York and will be the third Israeli airline to operate the route, following El-Al and Arkia Airlines. PassportNews...
Emirates Crowned World’s Top Recommended Brand for 2025
Emirates was ranked as the most recommended global brand for 2025 according to the recommendation survey by the research firm YouGov, making it the only airline to enter the top ten list. The ranking, based on millions of surveys among active customers in 28...
Air Canada and Ita Airways Enhance Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
Enhanced travel options between Canada and Italy. Air Canada and Ita Airways have announced a significant milestone in their partnership with a codeshare agreement that provides customers with more convenient travel options when flying between Canada, Italy, and...
Fix It or Resign: Ryanair Challenges Air Control Leadership
Ryanair's battle against European air traffic control continues. After the published shaming documents about delays across continental airports, and calling for the resignation of the EU Commissioner, the ultra-low-cost airline urges Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS, the UK...
Wizz Air to Cease Abu Dhabi Operations by September 2025 in Strategic Shift
Wizz Air announced a significant and strategic move to halt its local operations in Abu Dhabi starting September 1, 2025, as it gradually withdraws from its joint venture in the region. This decision is part of a renewed focus on the company's core markets in Central,...
El Al CEO's Departure Sends Stock Plummeting
El Al CEO's Departure Sends Stock Plummeting
European Airline Neos Resumes Operations at Ben Gurion: Up to 16 Weekly Flights to Various Destinations
The airline Neos will resume operations at Ben Gurion Airport starting Sunday, July 28. In the first week of renewed activity, the company will operate 8 flights to and from Israel, and in the following week - starting early August - it will return to a regular...