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The war cost Israeli airlines millions. Summertime flyers will pick up the tab
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (281+ words) While some airlines are planning to return to Tel Aviv soon, North American airlines have given up on the busy summer season " a move that is expected to lead to a surge in prices on flights " Israeli airlines, which have…...
Wizz Air, Bluebird Airlines resume Israel flights, ending Iran war halt
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (196+ words) Hungarian airline Wizz Air, which throughout the war with Iran had been trying to gain currency with Israeli passengers and operated flights from Egypt, will operate flights to Tel Aviv on April 25. Bluebird Airways will operate daily flights to Athens…...
Israeli airlines to expand flights, expect easing of restrictions after truce
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (330+ words) The Israel Airports Authority is seeking to raise passenger quotas and flight frequency at Ben-Gurion Airport, but U. S. military planes stand in the way. Most flights will be operated by Israeli airlines, as foreign carriers continue to stay away Air and…...
IDF sources: Police urged army officer to back anti-Iran war protest dispersal
1+ week, 1+ day ago (194+ words) A Home Front Command Representative Responsible Only for Safety Issues Refused the Police's Request, According to the Sources. IDF Officials Criticized What the Described as Selective Enforcement, Saying Similar Measures Are Not Taken at Other Mass Gatherings Despite Wartime Restrictions…...
90% destroyed: How Israel improved its interception of drones from Lebanon
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (351+ words) The IDF Won't Reveal What Makes It Successful in Downing Most Drones, Both to Withhold Information From Hezbollah and Because the Fighting Is Likely to Expand and Change the Statistics 90% Destroyed: How Israel Improved Its Interception of Drones From Lebanon…...
Tel Aviv's airport restrictions push Israelis to fly via Sinai and Jordan
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (1476+ words) Passenger caps have slashed departures, sending travelers through Taba and Aqaba despite higher prices, delays and security concerns The number of daily departing passengers from Ben-Gurion Airport has dropped by 85 percent since Israel's airspace partially reopened on March 5. Restrictions allow…...
Israel expected to limit flights at Ben-Gurion Airport
3+ week, 1+ day ago (160+ words) Amid Iranian missile strikes, aviation officials are expected to limit the number of inbound flights and reduce the number of passengers on outbound flights from 120 to 80 at the country's main international airport Israel's Transportation Ministry, Civil Aviation Authority and Home…...
IDF officials admit military struggling to intercept Hezbollah drones
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (78+ words) From Lebanon'Haaretz So far, the IDF is sticking with its initial decision not to order evacuations, but army officials noted that the IDF's success with interceptions has been 'very partial,' and that a 'long war' is likely Israeli army officials…...
IDF says Israeli F-35 downs manned fighter jet over Tehran
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (65+ words) Haaretz Print in a simple, ad-free format Ad-free and in a comfortable reading format The Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday that an F-35 successfully shot down an Iranian fighter jet over the skies of Tehran. Click the alert icon to…...
Iranian drone hits U. K. Cyprus base; U. S. jets accidentally downed over Kuwait
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) Haaretz After an Iranian-made Shahed drone struck a British air base in Cyprus Monday morning, the Cypriot president said he wishes to clarify the country 'does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any…...