[Cancellation Updates, Arkia Adds Athens Connection] Here Are The Current And Next Available Flights To Israel On More Than 40 Airlines!

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Update, 5/7/25: Route cancellations have been updated below.

Note that Arkia’s nonstop flights are now operating via Athens, with multiple narrowbody planes operating between Athens and Tel Aviv to connect to the widebody plane, which is operating between Athens and JFK. That was one of my concerns when Arkia was first looking into wet leasing planes from a European operator. 

El Al announced additional capped one way fares on several routes to Tel Aviv through 5/17:

  • Larnaca: up to $99
  • Athens: up to $149
  • Thessaloniki: up to $289
  • Rome: up to $333
  • Barcelona: up to $349
  • Paris: up to $392
  • London-Luton: up to $424
  • New York: up to $799 

“Additionally, EL AL continues to support reservists and security personnel, showing maximum flexibility for any needs that arise, both in flying to Israel and in handling existing reservations.”

You can view flight availability on El Al to Israel here and from Israel here.

Previous updates can be found at the end of this post.


Below is a roundup of more than 40 airlines’ flight status for Israel, including the next available flight for booking, as of 10am ET on 5/7.

Note that earlier flights may be operational but aren’t currently available for purchase, check with your airline for the latest status.

  • AA: JFK-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • Aegean: Flights canceled through 5/13. Next flight for sale: Athens-Tel Aviv on 5/14.
  • Air Baltic: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Riga-Tel Aviv on 5/21.
  • Air Canada: Flights canceled through 6/7. Next flight for sale: Toronto-Tel Aviv on 6/8. Montreal-Tel Aviv on 8/6. 
  • Air Europa: Flights canceled through 5/7. Next flight for sale: Madrid-Tel Aviv on 5/8.
  • Air France: Flights canceled through 5/13. Next flight for sale: Paris-Tel Aviv on 5/14.
  • Air India: Flights canceled through 5/7. Next flight for sale: Delhi-Tel Aviv on 5/11.
  • Air Serbia: Belgrade-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • Arkia: Flights operational, but JFK-Tel Aviv flights stop in Athens with a change of planes through at least 5/14.
  • Austrian: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Vienna-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • Azerbaijan: Baku-Tel Aviv flights operational
  • BA: Flights canceled through 6/14. Next flight for sale: London-Tel Aviv on 6/15. You can now rebook onto El Al.
  • Bluebird: Flights operational.
  • Brussels: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Brussels-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • Bulgaria Air: Sofia-Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. 
  • Cyprus Airways: Larnaca-Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • Delta: Flights canceled through 5/19. Next flight for sale: JFK-Tel Aviv on 5/21. Boston and Atlanta to Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely.
  • EasyJet: Amsterdam, Basel, Berlin, Geneva, London, Milan, and Nice to Tel Aviv on or around 6/1. All flights through 5/31 are confirmed as canceled.
  • El Al: Flights operational.
  • Emirates: Flights canceled through 10/2. Next flight for sale: Dubai-Tel Aviv on 10/3.
  • Etihad: Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • Ethiopian: Addis Ababa-Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • Eurowings: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Dusseldorf-Tel Aviv on 5/13.
  • Finnair: Helsinki-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • FlyDubai: Dubai-Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • Hainan: Beijing and Shenzhen to Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • HiSky: Flights canceled through 5/7. Next flight for sale: Chisinau-Tel Aviv on 5/8, Bucharest-Tel Aviv on 5/10.
  • Iberia: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Madrid-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • ITA: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Rome-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • Icelandair: Reykjavik-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • Israir: Flights operational.
  • KLM: Flights canceled through 5/30. Next flight for sale: Amsterdam-Tel Aviv on 5/31/25. 
  • LOT Polish: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Warsaw-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • Lufthansa: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Munich/Frankfurt-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • Royal Jordanian: Amman-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • RyanAir: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Rome/Berlin-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • Smartwings: Flights operational.
  • Swiss: Flights canceled through 5/11. Next flight for sale: Zurich-Tel Aviv on 5/12.
  • TAP: Lisbon-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • Tarom: Bucharest-Tel Aviv flights operational.
  • Transavia: Flights canceled through 5/15. Next flight for sale: Paris/ORY-Tel Aviv on 5/16.
  • Turkish: Istanbul-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. All flights are confirmed as canceled.
  • Tus Air: Flights operational.
  • United: Flights canceled through 5/18. Next flight for sale: Newark-Tel Aviv on 5/19. Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington DC to Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. 
  • Virgin Atlantic: London-Tel Aviv flights are permanently cancelled. 
  • Vueling: Barcelona-Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely. 
  • Wizz Air: Flights canceled through 5/10. Next flight for sale: 5/11

Previous post updates:

Update, 5/4/25: A missile hit the ground of Ben Gurion Airport, injuring 6. Airlines including Delta, United, Aegean, Air France, Austrian, BA, Iberia, ITA, LOT, Lufthansa, Swiss, and more are cancelling flights. Expect further cancellations and check with your airline for the latest updates.

El Al is offering discounted flights from Larnaca to Tel Aviv for $99 and Athens for $149. 

United has canceled flights through 5/8 from Newark and through 5/9 from Tel Aviv. They provided the following statement to DansDeals,

“We have canceled our twice-daily service between Newark and Tel Aviv while we closely monitor the situation. We will make decisions on resuming service with a focus on the safety of our customers and crew.”

Update, 4/28/25: Turkish and Pegasus Airlines will relinquish their slots for landing and takeoff rights in Tel Aviv. While Ben Gurion isn’t slot-constrained like JFK or London Heathrow, the airlines spent years building up a portfolio with ideal flight times. Generally, airlines have to use these slots or else they lose them, and they are distributed to other airlines.

Turkish flew between 10-16 daily flights between Istanbul and Tel Aviv, making them one of the largest airlines to fly to Israel. While Turkish and Pegasus haven’t yet announced a route cancellation, they clearly are not anticipating a return anytime soon.

Other airlines with indefinite suspensions include American, Air Serbia, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Icelandair, Royal Jordanian, TAP, and Vueling.

Virgin Atlantic is the first airline to announce it will not return to Israel post-10/7.

Update, 2/20/25:  Air Canada announced today that they will resume service to Israel on June 8th. Initially, they will fly 4 weekly nonstop between Toronto and Tel Aviv, and in August, they will add a weekly nonstop between Montreal and Tel Aviv on August 6th.

The airline is still selling flights from May 1st, but those will be canceled with passengers rebooked on other airlines or offered a refund.

Air Canada continues to closely monitor the situation in the region. It will continue to do so leading up to and after the return of service and, for the safety and well-being of its customers and crews, may adjust its schedule should security and safety protocols require. As market and other conditions warrant, it intends to further increase service with more frequencies in the future.”

This leaves American as the sole North American carrier without a Tel Aviv return plan.

HT: chff and Aviw

Update, 2/4/25:  As we predicted when Delta announced an April 1st return to Israel, United was sure to beat them in returning to Israel.

United will resume nonstop service to Tel Aviv on March 15th on the 787-10 Dreamliner. The airline last flew to Tel Aviv on July 31, 2024.

Globes previously reported a February 22 and then a March 18 return date, which were widely reported in the media, but those dates were never confirmed by United and turned out to be inaccurate.

United says in its press release that, “This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots.”

Crew issues have been thought to be responsible for United’s extended absence from the country. 

United also notes in the press release that they will be the first US airline to return to Israel this year, beating Delta’s return by 2 weeks.

UA84, the afternoon departure from Newark to Tel Aviv resumes 3/15. UA85, the morning departure from Tel Aviv to Newark resumes 3/16. UA90, the late evening departure from Newark to Tel Aviv resumes 3/29. UA91, the late evening departure from Tel Aviv to Newark resumes 3/30.

United says it will resume its Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington DC service to Tel Aviv when demand warrants it.

There is still no word from American on when or whether it will resume Israel service. They last flew to Tel Aviv on 10/6/23.

Update, 2/2/25: Air France, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa, Swiss, and Transavia have resumed service to Tel Aviv. Air Baltic and Vueling have pushed back their return dates. Routes and dates have been updated below.

We reached out to United after a Globes report last month said that United was looking to return to Israel on 2/22, but United responded to DansDeals that, “Our flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended at this time.”

We reached out again to United after a Globes report today said that United is now planning to return to Israel on 3/18, but United once again responded to DansDeals that, “Our flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended at this time.”

United hasn’t sold any tickets to Israel since 8/8/24.

We also reached out to Iberia about a return date, and they responded that, “Our flights are cancelled until March 29 and, until then, we will continue to monitor how the situation and demand evolves.”

Update, 1/23/25: Delta confirms to DansDeals that they will resume nonstop service between JFK and Tel Aviv on April 1st. The airline last flew to Israel on 7/30/24.

Here is Delta’s statement provided to DansDeals:

“Delta will restart daily nonstop service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK on April 1, utilizing its Airbus A330-900neo to provide customers with nearly 2,000 weekly seats.

Delta’s decision to resume service follows a comprehensive security review, conducted in close coordination with government and private-sector partners. The airline continues to prioritize the safety of its customers and crews and has implemented additional precautions for operations to and from Tel Aviv.

Additionally, Delta has bolstered its presence in Israel through a codeshare agreement with EL AL Israel Airlines. This partnership enables Delta customers to book EL AL’s nonstop flights to Tel Aviv from major U.S. cities such as New York-JFK, Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale.

With the reinstatement of Delta’s New York-JFK service, customers now have greater flexibility and travel options between North America and Israel, supported by Delta’s award-winning service and modern fleet.”

Your move, United!

Will we see a 3/31/25 restart date for United, similar to the 6/6/24 restart date they announced after Delta announced a 6/7/24 resumption of flights to Israel?

Update, 1/22/25: With most European airlines confirming return dates, we reached out to North American carriers to see if they had any comment on their return dates. Here is what the North American airlines told us:

American: “American continuously evaluates its network and we have nothing new to share at this time regarding Tel Aviv service.”

Air Canada: No reponse.

Delta: “At the moment, we don’t have an update to share. We’re monitoring the evolving security environment and assessing our operations based on security guidance and intelligence reports.”

United: “Our flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended at this time.”

American is unique in that it won’t even sell tickets to Israel on partner airlines that have confirmed they will return to Israel.

Ted Cruz predicted to Bari Weiss that US airlines will return to Israel within 30 days of President Trump’s inauguration. A return before the end of February seems quite unlikely to me.

Update, 1/21/25: Air France confirms with DansDeals that they plan to resume Paris/CDG-Tel Aviv flights on January 25th and that subsidiary Transavia France plans to resume Paris/ORY-Tel Aviv flights on January 28th:

“Air France plans to resume its services between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Tel Aviv from January 25th, 2025, with initially 5 weekly flights. The company will gradually resume its usual flight schedule with 7 flights a week to this destination, operated by Airbus A350-900. This resumption and the continuation of operations will remain subject to a regular assessment of the situation on site.

Air France reiterates that the safety of its customers and crews is its top priority. The company is constantly monitoring the geopolitical situation in the areas served and flown over by its aircraft, to ensure the highest level of flight safety. 

Transavia France, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM plans to resume its services between Paris-Orly and Tel Aviv on January 28, 2025, with initially 3 weekly flights. The airline will then progressively increase its frequencies, to reach up to 7 weekly flights.”

Update, 1/20/25: British Airways confirms with DansDeals that they plan to return to Tel Aviv on April 5th. EasyJet confirms that they plan to return to Tel Aviv on June 1st. Dates and routes have been updated below. 

Update, 1/16/25: Lufthansa Group has confirmed that Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss will resume flights to Tel Aviv on February 1st.

Update, 1/14/25: Air France, British Airways, and other airlines have pushed back their return dates. ITA confirmed they will return to Tel Aviv on February 1st. WizzAir resumes services tomorrow from most destinations. Dates and routes have been updated below. 

Update, 1/2/25: Air France and other airlines have pushed back their return dates. Air Bulgaria has resumed service, and WizzAir has confirmed they will return to more than a dozen destinations on January 15th. Dates and routes have been updated below. 

Update, 12/22/24: Air Canada, Air France, ITA, and Vueling have pushed back their return dates. LOT, Aegean, Air Europa, and WizzAir have resumed flying to Tel Aviv. Dates have been updated below. 

Update, 12/8: Air Baltic has pushed back their return to Israel to 2/2, dates have been updated below.

Update, 12/2: Lufthansa Group airlines have pushed back their return to 2/1, dates have been updated below.

Update, 12/1: Azerbaijan has now resumed Baku-Tel Aviv flights. Aegean, Air Europa, and WizzAir have all confirmed they will return to Tel Aviv later this month, dates have been updated below.

Air India, Iberia, LOT, and Transavia have pushed back their returns to Israel, with dates updated below.

Etihad increased from 7 weekly flights to 10 weekly round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv last month. That will now increase to 12 flights this week, 18 weekly flights starting on 12/15, and 19 weekly flights starting on 12/22!

Update, 11/18: Air France, LOT, AirBaltic, Eurowings, and Vueling have pushed back their returns to Israel, with dates updated below.

Update, 11/11: Lufthansa Group’s affiliated airlines won’t operate to Tel Aviv until at least 12/16 and Lufthansa Airlines won’t operate to Tel Aviv until at least 1/1/25.

Update, 11/10: Virgin Atlantic has pushed back its return to Israel from 3/31/25 to 10/26/25. The airline will be in touch with passengers this week to reschedule bookings. Virgin hasn’t flown to Tel Aviv since 10/6/23.

 ITA has canceled flights to Israel through 1/12/25.

HT: tavster, via DDF

Update, 11/7: Air France has now canceled flights through 11/26, and the next available flight for purchase is 12/4. Expect this to be extended further.

Update, 11/7: Air Europa 1301 was en-route from Madrid to Tel Aviv when a rocket hit the grounds of Ben Gurion Airport yesterday. The flight diverted to Rome and returned to Madrid over 8 hours after it departed the airport. The airline won’t return to Israel until 12/1 at the earliest. Air Europa had been one of the few European airlines flying to Israel this month.

Iberia has also pushed back their return to Israel from 12/1/24 to 2/1/25.

Update, 11/4: Air France and LOT have pushed back their next available flights to Israel. Dates have been updated below.

Update, 11/3: We reached out to American yesterday and the airline has now provided this statement to DansDeals regarding stopping sales of flights to Israel,

“American has suspended operations to and from Tel Aviv. To provide customers with certainty when planning travel to Tel Aviv, we are expanding our travel alert to allow customers whose travel plans are impacted to rebook their itinerary for travel involving a partner airline or cancel for a refund.”

The airline last flew to Israel on 10/6/23.

American’s and United’s flights to Israel are now suspended indefinitely. Air Canada and Delta plan on returning to Israel on April 1st, 2025, meaning that El Al will continue to be the sole operator of nonstop commercial flights between North America and Israel for the foreseeable future.

Update, 11/3: American and Emirates have stopped selling flights to Tel Aviv. We have reached out to both airlines for comment and will update this post if they respond. KLM, LOT, and more airlines have pushed back their planned return flights to Israel. Dates have been updated below.

Update, 10/28: Air France, Lufthansa Group, Aegean, and more airlines have pushed back their planned return flights to Israel. Dates have been updated below.

Update, 10/21: BA, Lufthansa Group, and more airlines have pushed back their planned return flights to Israel. Dates have been updated below.

BA provided this statement to DansDeals:

“We’ve suspended our flights to Tel Aviv out to the end of March next year.

This will give greater certainty to our customers who we’re contacting to advise them of their options, including a full refund.”

BA has been very good about rebooking passengers onto El Al, when flights are available.

In response, Israir announced plans to fly 4-5 weekly flights between London/LTN and Tel Aviv starting 11/17 and Arkia is now flying twice weekly between Manchester and Tel Aviv.

Update, 10/16: Delta, ITA, Iberia, Wizz Air, and more airlines have pushed back their planned return flights to Israel. Dates have been updated below.

Update, 10/10: The EASA has revised its EU airline guidance against any flights into Israel to recommend strict monitoring and risk assessment to fly into Israel. After the announcement, Air Europa confirmed they will return to Israel on 10/21. Other dates have been updated below.

El Al has added additional flights between JFK and Tel Aviv through the end of the year.

HT: chff and LongTimeLurker

Update, 10/1 at 2pm: Israeli airspace has reopened to civil aviation after closing due to a massive missile attack from Iran. El Al flight operations are resuming, with some changes to the flight schedule, though no cancellations are expected.

Expect foreign carriers to extend their service suspensions.

Let’s all pray for the safety of Israel and her inhabitants, along with a return of the hostages, and a speedy victory against Iran and all of its terror proxies. May we experience true peace in the holy land and around the world very soon!

Update, 10/1 at 9am: Etihad and Tus flights have resumed. LOT extends its suspension through 10/20. Lufthansa Group and Air Baltic extended their suspension through 10/31. KLM extended its suspension through 12/31. Virgin Atlantic extended its suspension through 3/30/25. The post has been updated below.

HT: chff

Update, 9/30: The flight cancelation status has been added next to most airlines in the post below.

Following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s recommendation that airlines suspend service to Israel and Lebanon until 10/31, many airlines have suspended their flights to Israel. I’d expect more suspensions to match these recommendations.

  • Air France confirms to DansDeals that flights to Israel are suspended through 10/8, “The operations will resume on the basis of an assessment of the situation on the ground. Impacted customers will be notified individually and offered solutions for postponement or refund. Air France reminds that the safety of its customers and crews is its absolute imperative. The company is constantly monitoring developments in the geopolitical situation of the territories served and overflown by its aircraft, to ensure the highest level of flight safety and security.”
  • French media and i24 also report this suspension through 10/8 applies to Transavia.
  • Bulgaria Air has also suspended service through 10/8.

Were your travel plans canceled? How did you rebook?


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537 Comments On "[Cancellation Updates, Arkia Adds Athens Connection] Here Are The Current And Next Available Flights To Israel On More Than 40 Airlines!"

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Air Europa

Where did you find the information that Air Europa cancelled until 10/02?

Uriel

I booked Iberia for 10/15. What’s the chances they will rebook me if it gets cancelled?

SHL

As per magic 8 ball “outlook not so good”

Noah

@dan,
I have a flight ORD-MAD-TLV leaving the 7th; Do you think its going to take off? Any inside info; also in your experience would Iberia rebook on another airline or even elal if possible?

SHL

Even if they would rebook you think elal will have any seats?

Janice

Unlikely they will be able to find you seats on El Al even if they are willing. El Al is full on many dates.

Leah

My flight is October 6th flying to Israel with ITA. I wasn’t told it was canceled but now i am seeing ITA is starting 11/1. How do I find out if my flight was canceled?

Shia

Dan, do you know anything about neos airline?
Have a ticket from Verona to tlv tomorrow.

Hamitzapim L\'Yeshua

Was wondering if anyone has any information on NEOS? Booked for Thursday before YK, from tlv to JFK thru Milano… Pls advise

Eli

Will not be operational

Shlomo

I have a flight on 10/1 from Paris to tlv and still showing on schedule

Oldguy

What about AF? It looks like they only cancelled until Sep 30, Just making sure that it’s only the next avail flight that’s 10/3 and not that until then everything is cancelled.

Froich

I have a flight with Virgin Atlantic from TLV to LHR on Oct 9. It is the day that Virgin Atlantic is supposed to start flying again. Should I assume that they’ll follow the recommendation and cancel? I would like to figure out alternate arrangements but only if I can get refunded.

joel

i have a tarom flight for 9/30 showing as operational ?

joel

the tarom website shows flight ro 155 as operational. my friend checked in by jfk on delta to cdg, and they checked in his bags to tlv [second ticket is separate ticket, cdg – otp -tlv]

FS

I have a Bluebird Flight on Tue Oct 1 ATH-TLV at 11:20 am, is my flight canceled?

MDY

Dan(iel) the modern day Navi of flights 🙂
Elal is your one and only safe bet these days folks! If you really want to get there… book elal. If you can.
Everything else is up for grabs and subject to the whims of the airlines.

David

Dan, what does this mean “Note that earlier flights may be operational but aren’t currently available for purchase.” What does operational mean? Are they going to be flying or canceling the existing flights for ITA between now and Sukkos? Thank you!

Joseph

I can buy now this on fly.ita-airways.com, so its not canceled?

New York – Tel Aviv Yafo
Departs on Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Arrives on Thursday, 10 October 2024

Status: Confirmed
USD 1,455.50
Flight number AZ 611
Flight number AZ 810

eli

Bluebird: Athens-Tel Aviv on 10/1
dan does this mean their only flying from athens to tlv, i have a flight berlin to tlv sukkos time on bluebird airways if you can explain thank you very much

Eli

Flyone airlines is also currently flying. They offer flights to Yerevan

Avrum

I had a ticket with AirFrance via CDG with second leg being LY222 (ELAL). Air France notified me that LY222 is canceled and rebooked me on AirFrance than canceled the AirFrance ticket. But looking at FlightAware we can see LY222 is still scheduled!

Traveler

Is Emirates still flying TLV to Newark via Athens? I have a flight booked for Chol Hamoed

Jacob88

Even though the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s made the recommendation airlines suspend service to Israel and Lebanon until 10/31- seems like most have them have not gone that far to cancel through till Oct 31.

Dovid

I have my flights booked with ITA, on 10/13. I called them today. They told me that flights MIGHT be cancelled. They told me that my flight is still flying, as of today.

SNL

Any word on Swiss? Right now they say they are flying on the 15th…

yosef

I have a flight on neos air on 10/7. did they cancel?

FS

Yes they canceled

Hamitzapim L\'Yeshua

Where do u see that it was cancelled?!

Hamitzapim L\'Yeshua

was cancelled. They emialed me approx 12 hours after original flight time to lmk it was cancelled…kuukoo.

Avi

I just spoke to Virgin Atlantic and they said their legs into Tel Aviv have only instructions until flights to October 8. After that, the commercial policy has not changed regarding that route

eli

Bluebird: Athens-Tel Aviv on 10/3
dan does this mean their only flying from athens to tlv, i have a flight berlin to tlv sukkos time on bluebird airways if you can explain thank you very much

Air Europa

Air Europa cancelled thru 10/7

Shloime

I have A Virgin Atlantic from London to Tel Aviv operated by El Al, is that included in the virgin Atlantic suspension?

Naf Naf

Dan, What does IsrAir flights “mostly operational” mean? Can it be relied on?

ymg

Any update with Aegean?

yoval

FLYDUBAI JUST CANCELED ALL TOMORROWS FLIGHTS TO TLV

Jeremy / Yirmi

Anyone know what could be done if trying to use miles to fly to Israel next week?
For instance, what about if I flew to Athens with miles and then did El Al? Also what if one misses an El Al flight can you get a refund easily if you cancel before, like you could if you book United or AAdvantage with miles?

Leah

Great questions! I’m in the same boat Thinking about making it into an experience and spending a day in Athens and then flying to larnaca and catching a flight from there since tickets are more available and cheaper.

Shay

Is it safe to fly tus air or better to go on israir to go to larnaca?

Leah

Anyone have a recommendation for a flight agent that can get me on elals wait-list from Athens or larnaca:)

Daniel

Does anyone know if the sapphire reserve provides for any sort of trip insurance for flights on El Al booked through chase travel? I would like to get a refund if possible or file an insurance claim (is there such a thing for a war zone?). I’m tired of these El Al vouchers and now they won’t even extend some of them. Would appreciate if someone can answer my questions. Thank you!

Eli

@dan what about KLASJET Flights operational like El Al?

eli

Wizzair: Bucharest, Budapest, Larnaca, London/LTN, Milan, Sofia, Varna, Warsaw-Tel Aviv on 10/2.” does this mean their only flying from the above locations to tlv? or are they flying on all routes please be clear
bluebird airways athens to tlv on 10/2 means what exactly they wont fly berlin to tlv im not understanding thank you

Agoldsc1

How soon after an incident such as this one do airlines generally advise about changes to their schedules? If an airline hasn’t extended their cancellations yet, does that mean that they are unlikely to do so (as a result of the latest Iranian missles)?

Agoldsc1

Are there any updates to this post since 10/2?

Gavriel

Is Wizz airline currently flying in an out if israel?

yosef

is a LOT air flight for 10/30 to isreal reliable that it will not cancell?

Agoldsc1

AF just cancelled my flight on 10/13.

Moish

Same here.

Froich

I had a round trip flight in prem econ with Virgin Atlantic from TLV-JFK booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards using points. It was cancelled. After spending hours on the phone with Chase, they were able to rebook me on an El Al flight from TLV-JFK in prem econ and for my return flight they booked me on a flight from JFK-FLL-TLV in prem econ. The first leg of the return flight is operated by Delta and an extra legroom seat. The outbound flight is 6 days later than my original flight and the return flight is 5 days later than my original flight. I hope this helps!

Boruch613

@Dan would you reccomend going on a charter flight with Lalechet if not what are the possible risks?

Abe

Why don’t I see any nonstop flights from nyc to tlv with El Al after sukkot.. Oct 26,27,28, 29

Chaim

Issta.co.il are selling flights nyc-tlv/return on chartered Eastern Airlines aircraft. They flights are already operating

Hvaces42

No entry for BA?

pes

Bluebird: Athens-Tel Aviv on 10/15
i have a flight from berlin to tel aviv on bluebird does that mean it is cancelled?

Sara

I’m on this flight as well I’m confused as I got a what’s app that it is cancelled but no official email….

CG

I just booked tickets through Tsibisili, Georgia (TBS) There are very cheap tickets from there on EL AL and many flights available. I did it though Chase. I got tickets going to Tsibisili from chase. (There are options from newark and JFK) and then booked EL AL from Tsibisili, Georgia.

CG

There are many EL AL tickets from Tsibisili, Georgia also available on Chase

debstep

Is it really possible that there are essentially NO seats on ElAL flights NYC-TLV at all between Saturday Night October 19 and Wednesday night October 30 (returning by early AM November 5)?? I tried ElAl website and Chase travel. Might a travel agent have access to flights not on website or Chase travel??
Hard to believe there were not a host of cancellations because of the ‘situation’.

Traveler

Is FlyDubai still flying out of TLV?

JJ1

For April, only elal is a safe bet ?

Which miles is a good deal , direct, nyc – lca ? Ath ?

Mike

BA have cancelled till 3 Nov

MO

Any idea on what to do if delta isn’t offering to rebook on elal ?
Mileage ticket and they’re not offering any sort of accommodation

123

Delta can only rebook if there is availability.

MO

Elal flight showing alot of seats available… it’s not a overbooked flight and they’re selling the flight as well but thru revenue not miles

123

are they showing as available on delta.com for revenue or miles? if it isn’t then those seats are not available for delta to book it.

Also if there are 2 or less seats on elal’s site it will not be available on delta.

MO

Yes they are showing available for revenue

MO

I’m on the phone with them now and they’re saying they only protecting revenue customers with elal, miles not protecting and need to cancel
And that doesn’t make sense

Joseph

Any update?

bigissy

Luftansa group, Lot extend suspensions of flights to Israel
The Lufthansa group extended the suspension of its flights to Israel from October 31 to November 10, according to flight cancellation notices sent to customers. The Polish company Lot also extended the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv, until November 12.

Reuven L

Seems that AIR France is back up. They flew today, 10/20

bigissy

French airline Air France announced late Monday it will delay its return of flights to Israel to October 28 amid security tensions in the area.

MOKY

NO BA TILL APRIL 2025

Dan is the Man

I know nothing is guaranteed but you do think my best bet would be to use United points if I wanted to speculatively book a flight from TLV to NYC. I see a good option on Aegean through Athens. From what I can tell asides from the Israeli airlines that seems to be one of the most likely foreign airlines to be flying. I need something I can cancel if need be. Any better options with Chase points?

I already have a flight on LY booked using Alaska Miles which I can cancel but can’t switch days. This I will likely not be using as I would prefer the other day that I’m looking to book now. No reason to cancel my ticket on LY so I’m keeping it until the day before the flight in April.

Jose

The multiple chartered flights by lalechet from New York should get a honorable mention..

Ben

If you booked an El Al ticket using Delta miles, does the Delta cancelation through 3/31 impact that? I’ve gotten conflicting responses from the Delta customer chat

Ericgnd

Can i check my bags through from tlv-ath- ewr . Arkia to emirates?

Motele

I checked the website airfrance.com and the flights from and to tlv are confirmed as cancelled till oct. 30

bill

In light of the current escalations, i am debating whether to take my 11/10 flight via EL Al. What are the current options if I choose to not use this ticket? I also was going to take an israir flight to Eilat from TLV upon landing. Will they refund my ticket?

MB

Where did you see the announcement about Israir planning to fly TLV-LON?

David

Which Airline is flying besides elal from any European city ?

Moshe S

Do you know if Bees airline from Tel Aviv to Bucharest are flying

Leah Fink

My daughter and friend were supposed to fly from DC on ITA to TLV with a short stopover in Rome 10/9 . It was cancelled and they didn’t can take up to 2 months for a refund. We rebooked them to fly Emirates to Dubai and on Expedia Elal to TLV and then 10/27 Arkia to Dubai with a return on Emirates. (That whole thing. Was cheaper than ITA). Yesterday the Arkia flight was delayed over 2 hours and they couldn’t get on the Emirates flight to DC. (Have to get luggage and go thru security again etc) . Thank Gd the girls were with adults on this leg of the trip. They got Emirates to Boston 7 hours later and then a flight today from BOS to BWI. Costing an extra $700! Whole thing was nuts and wondering how we could have done this better

Yoni

Did you ask ITA to keep the DC – Rome and Rome – TLV leg and get Elal from Rome

Dave

How would I know if air france will not cancel flights after Nov. 1st ? Gamble?

S

Air France flights cancelled on Oct 30th – suppose they will be pushing that back to their planned later date. Though would not hold your breath.

Michael Somerstein

I Have a 11/13 flight JFK-CDG-TLV what are the chances it will actually fly? Delta telling me if the CDG-TLV part is canceled they will cancel my entire ticket, is that true?

joetraveller

So El Al is currently the only airline with direct flights to the US?

Maffe

We need Trump back to restore peace in the region and then flights will be restored. So everybody pray hard and get out and vote!

bo

Hi Dan if I book air france from TLV – CDG – jfk throught Delta will they rebook on elal if cancelled

Simon

Anyone have experience flying air europa?
I was also told that the only truly reliable flights are with elal, flights could get cancelled w/ arkia or israir and customer service will leave you hanging. Any truth to that?
TIA

Air Europa

Just came back yesterday with Air Europa from from TLV with overnight stop in MAD.

Simon

Awesome, how was the overall experience with air europa? Would you do it again?

Air Europa

For the price i paid it was worth it.

Zalman

Booking Air France to TLV in January – if they cancel do you think I can count on them rebooking me to ELAL (assuming availability)

מורה נבוכים

Probably will NOT

bigissy

Has anyone flown through Bucharest? Thinking about it as its less then $6k for 5 people. United to Bucharest, Elal to TlV.

Zalman

United doesn’t fly to Bucharest.

bigissy

Their partners do. Im looking via their app

MO

AA CANCELLED MARCH FLIGHTS TO TLV

MO

After speaking to AA yesterday bec my flight on March 31st was canceled, they said they don’t have any more direct flights on schedule to TLV, i checked google flights till end of Sept of 2026 and AA is no longer a option to book

Moe8555

I booked Aegean TLV-ATH that they canceled. To their credit, the refund came very quickly. In its place, I booked Israir for a very reasonable price, around $100.

bill

Just as an FYI, which I hope will help some travelers. I am booked on elal 28 from Newark 11/10. Even though there shows no availability for this flight anywhere, when I look to change my seat, it shows 29 open seats on the flight.
it looks as though I may have to cancel for a back injury. Does anyone know the best way to get a refund instead of a voucher?

shim

Back Injury? get a Dr. letter, should help.

Abe

Does your cc have insurance?

bill

Yes. I also now see ELAL is offering vouchers for flights thru 11/28.

bill

thank you.

Moshe S

Do you know about BEES airline from TLV
To OTP Bucharest

ben ishchai

they fly 4 times a week Sun Mon Wed Thu
also fly to Suceava SCV twice a week Sun Wed

Dov

Best ways to use points for flight to Europe in economy? Figured to pay $ to fly from Europe to tel aviv on el al.

yy

Depends on dates and what kind of points you have. I’ve been looking at American and at Delta using Virgin Atlantic points.

Abe

Try lifemiles

שבתאי קליין

As of today (2024-11-03): Is El Al the only airline currently providing service between Israel and the US?

yy

Did you read the post?

שבתאי קליין

Yes, did you?

I read the post originally posted on 9/29, and the updates posted on 9/30, 10/1, 10/16, 10/21/, 10/28, and 11/3.

None of them say anything about current service from the US to Israel.

David

I have 4 tickets on BA – TLV-LHR-JFK – for Apr 1 (first leg of the round trip ticket). As of now, they cancelled flights from TLV until Mar 30. The tickets were sold as non-refundable. Any suggestions on if it would be possible to push for a refund now – or do I need to wait until they cancel those days, too (if they do continue pushing off the start)? Thanks.

Laurie

is air france flying out now of tlv? as of 11.3.24

T CC

Is lalechet still flying?

Jacob2000

If it’s canceled through 11/12 but the next flight is 11/21 is my flight on 11/19 going ?

Michael Somerstein

Just had Delta Change my flight from JFK-CDG-TLV to JFK-ATH and then I had to buy a separate ticket for ATH-TLV wasn’t offered any sort of refund or compensation even though they physically couldn’t get mw e to Israel.

yy

I had a direct Delta flight from JFK to TLV and Delta changed it to an El Al codeshare.

Michael Somerstein

They changed my return to Elal but on the way there they told me there weren’t any seats available.

Y.C.

I see a flight new York to Tel Aviv on 11/5 the first flights are ITA but the last leg from Athens is Bulgaria operated by Aegean it says here that neither are flying does this mean it is fake?

chaim

would you recommend flying with iberia? the second leg is el al.

123

Sure why not

שבתאי קליין

Tip: Using your browser’s search function to search this page for US, USA, United States, or Canada won’t help.

If you’re looking for flights from the US or Canada, search this page for “North America.”

Barry

@dan

So i had flights for Pesach on aa.com on miles – at 30K direct. (I knew they would cancel, and actually booked el al via your jetblue hack). AA didn’t email me, but reservations cancelled (showed up flight credit section).
I chatted online and asked what my rebooking options were. Without my consent, they just cancelled for refund. You think i shoudl follow a DOT complaint? they didn’t seem to honor statement of rebooking. I have the whole chat history.
thx

AZ

Guys, stop harassing airlines for compensation, re booking , DOT. Airlines are tired of it. They will not renew Israel flights exactly bc of that. Article on y net. They can’t afford all requests for “rebook me elal “, compensate me. They can not . So book with what’s available, or if you take a chance pls do not harass airlines , or they will not be available in the future for TLV. We all lose .

Jake

Very wise words but sadly a tough sell here.

Agoldsc1

Interesting. Can you post the Ynet article? I can’t find it.

M

Iberia just canceled my flight on dec 3. Tlv to MAD. Was booked thru AA.

Jeremy

Looks like Aegean just pushed back their date to resume. Just had my connection for 11/21 in ATH disappear.

Joe

Air France claims they are still flying 11/13/2024. are the agents mis informed?

Dave

Just booked with Hi Sky via Bucharest for December/January. Cheapest I could find without switching airlines and claiming luggage and rechecking in Europe.

qsman

Was it that much cheaper than LY? The connection times seem kinda long

Dave

1300 round trip vs 2300 for El Al

Jacob2000

@dan why didn’t airfrance cancel from the 12-21 of Nov yet? Are they plan on flying ?

Agoldsc1

Wonder why the diverted Air Europa flight didn’t just return to MAD. I assume fuel?

bill

Emirates does not fly Dubai to/from Tel Aviv; their subsidiary FlyDubai continues to fly between TLV and Dubai!

TM

Being a platinum in el al does that give me anything flying air france from tlv to yul with stop in paris?

$$$

Yes, especially if it’s the same ticket you’ll get luggage benefits

JS

Will airlines start flying again when Trump becomes president if things calm down?

Moe

If its dependent on Trump why mention the calm, if its the calm, why mention Trump?

shlomo

saying good!!

Yonatane

Hi Dan

What about royal air maroc?

ITA

What’s strange Is ITA still showing flights to and from Israel next week.
Their essentially getting zero interest loans. Not so nice.

SSanders

Had our post-pesach flights back to miami cancelled… Virgin still has not come up with rebooking options (one would think they would have had that pretty much figured out before they cancel flights that are 5+ months out). I spoke with Virgin agents both yesterday after seeing this post and today after getting the cancellation email, and they said they can’t do anything until Virgin issues its rebooking policy for these cancellations. Anyone have insight on if they can/will rebook premium class tix on elal business? Anything I can/should do now – or do I need to just wait for them to figure things out?

simcha

lot has postoned even further

efraim

does anyone know if LOT cancels would they try to rebook me on elal

Sharon

Hi Dan. Do you know if Delta is still willing to rebook on Elal code shares if they cancel my flight? I’m booked for May. I know they haven’t cancelled yet, but if they do I want to call asap to try to get on El al. I know they were waiving change fees for different classes and honoring the paid fare for awhile, I was wondering if they still do. I just want to be prepared. It’s fully refundable so I’m not worried about my money but I still want to get to Israel. Thank you for any info you have.

h

i called right away when they paused flights this time, and they rebooked my january flight. they thanked me for calling quickly and said that it was so smooth because i called right away.

Yos

Any updates on arkia and israir? Tlv-nyc? Any clue what the prices will be?

Question

I booked air France Jan 6 CDG to TLV,
If they cancel will I be re booked? and does it make a difference if I have premium ticket?

Judah J

Now that Air France has indeed cancelled flights to/from TLV through January 7, 2025, how did they reaccommodate you?
I have a Flying Blue Business class ticket with Air France on January 9th (still scheduled as of today) and wondering how they will (hopefully) be able to rebook on El Al and if the award ticketing makes things more challenging…

Question

I also booked ELAL just in case (knowing that the prices are going up, and they might not have space to re book me on the dates I want) and made sure both can be cancelled without fees.
I think I will just cancel the AF instead of waiting to see what they will do…

Meir

How do you book ELAL without fees to cancel?

Yanky

Anyone know about Uzbekistan airlines?
Seeing flights for sale.

Ld

Air France canceled my flight for 12/24

SS

Have a flight with AF from CDG-TLV on 1/6. As per AF, flight is still scheduled. Do you think that they will cancel?

Ameo

How do you know/see that air europa is cancelled thru til 12/18???? I a have flight for 12/12- just spoke to an agent, she said there is no indication of cancellation…..
Not doubting, just want some clarification, can you elaborate?

Cee

Do you think ITA will extend?

chaim

hi
I have a flight with air Canada on march 30 on your post it says its canceled would they rebook me or should I rebook by myself
thanks

Nosson

Any news on this TRANAIR airline? Will it happen? Where can I book?

Good Morning

Any changes coming after ceasefire?

Tully

Dan, Wizzair now starting just to LCA from 20th December. (probably brought forward because of ceasefire)
Looks like other routes still mid Jan

Shim

@Dan list is not up to date.

Charlie

Lufthansa is now taking and ticketing bookings from the beginning of January and at good prices. Do you think this is a bluff or are they actually planning on flying?

Izzy T

Price drop maybe?

eli

@dan aegean website not allowing me to book from tel aviv until 01/15

i stern

which 4 airlines confirmed return in december ?

Tully

Lufthansa group now cancelled until February @dan

Samantha

Air Austria just cancelled my flight from Vienna to TLV on Dec 24.

E

Anyone know anything about APG Airlines? Or Heli Securite? Priceline is selling tickets for the next couple of weeks. Are they flying? Anyone have any info?

grades

How far away do you think we are from being able to book a flight w/out almost expecting it to get cancelled? I see some good ITA points deals from nyc for when they’re scheduled to return, but I’m apprehensive to book knowing there’s a high chance it’ll get canned

Tully

Dan I think you should make it clear, that Aegean cancelled and then re-scheduled December. It means that people who orignally had booked for flights, which got cancelled were NOT automatically put back on. In fact I know of a case of someone being refused to be put back on as the new fight is not availabe as a connection. Whatever that means

David

I have an ITA ticket for the end of Jan (as per above, scheduled to start on Jan 13). So far, they changed my return flight from TLV to FCO to later in the day, but my flight from FCO to JFK is still scheduled for the morning (which would be impossible). I called up Chase to see about changing it and they spoke to ITA. ITA told them to wait until the end of this week to change or cancel, as they will know more about the flights and whether they will be cancelled completely. They may or may not offer other options.

David

ITA just cancelled completely and offered to rebook for after Feb 1 or refund. They are not allowing transfers to partner airlines (like Air France, which has flights with El Al as the 2nd leg) unless I pay the fare difference.

Joseph

How often does this post get updated?

viko

This is so dizzying. Can someone help a fellow yid here?
From NYC, My parents need to be in Israel January 15th and would like to stay for at least a week, flexibility to stay up until the 27th.
I have points in Chase and Amex if that helps.
They’re older so the shortest and safest stop-over the better.

momark

check on delta they sell tickets to TLV with short stopovers connecting with ELAL,
they charge as low as 60k ROUNDTRIP (AmEx transfers to delta)

yoval

Seems like Aegean is back!

chaim

HI
where did you get the info that air Canada is cancelled till 03/31/25?
I saw on air Canadas website that they cancelled till 02/28/25
(I have a flight on 03/28/25)

please advise

THANKS

chana

It’s true that’s what it says on the website. They havent updated their advisories. But try booking a direct flight before May 1. No option for that.

momark

lot will resume tlv flights on dec 21

Josh

@dan, did lot start flying yesterday to Isreal ?

shmuli b

do you know if ita will rebook you on elal if the flight gets canceled

David

My flight was cancelled – they allowed rebooking on another ITA flight after Feb 1 – but not on any of their partners.

Joseph

Is there any update as of today?

Chaim

All comes down to the Unions why else would LCC have an easier time resuming

Curious

Maybe add the flights from Haifa to LCA. Looks like they’re flying from DDF.

LamDan

Hi, my wifes passport expires Nov. 25. Would she be Ok flying to Israel on elal and back in June?

SSanders

Many countries, including Israel, require that your passport be valid for at least six months from the date of travel…so no, she would not be okay with a passport expiring on November 25. Israel has a new visa requirement which requires registration in advance (free if done before January) through its new ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) program. Your wife could try completing that now with her existing passport and travel dates, but I doubt it will work… Turnaround times for U.S. passport renewals are on the quicker side now and you could always use the expedited service options and have the passport renewed within a couple of weeks…

LamDan

Hi Dan
Being that my mother was born and bred in Israel, I believe I have some level of citizenship, which I never revoked. I am 28 years old now, haven’t been to Israel since I was 18 years old in 2015, and im booked to go this coming June. Are you aware if I will have any issues related to Idf military service? Or would you know of a resource to direct me to? I only have an American passport…..
Thanks

chana

Contact Chaim v’chessed. Or an immigration lawyer.

savta

We booked a round trip for next month using Emirates from EWR to Athens, Aegean flying to TLV, and the Athens to Tel Aviv flight was canceled yesterday. Rebooked LOT and praying this one stays good.

Hhh

Do we know if and when elal plans to start flying to yyz again

Chaya

Any update on the emirates – aegean flights NYC – ATH – TLV
you can still book them and they are by far the cheapest option out there to go for Purim
Do you know if this flight exists and is operational?

Abe

Is United canceling all flights from anywhere in world to USA because of terrorist attacks in USA the past 2 days?

Mickael K

Are you sure about AF?
They have flights that have landed yesterday today in TLV AF 768 AF 7070 and AF 6175.

Meir

Btw AF7070 if I’m not making a mistake it’s ELAL code share flight number

Abe

so AF from Paris to Tel Aviv is cancelled thru 1/9 or 1/18?

EJR

Any idea if the flights between Cairo and Tel Aviv is still flying? They are required by the peace treaty.

Yos

Can I assume that my flight on agean will be flying in February?

Yos

Elal direct is sold out the dates we need to fly, any ideas on what’s our best option?

Ben

Maybe Dan can tell us more about Tech Air?

https://www.techair.co.il/

Isac

ITA didn´t come back yet.

Isac

right?

Yos

I’m almost tempted to ask elal to supply another flight for the dates I need to fly

Mickey

Dan, we are planning a family trip this Summer (mid June). Do you think I should wait a few months to book the tickets with the hope that more carriers will get back into that market so we will have more options (and competition), or should I book now? Thanks.

shaya

is it worth booking ITA for Feb. or should we expect them to cancel?

L

@dan have you received and further updates from Air France, if they have pushed back further TLV flights ?

Tully

@dan BA now only selling from April 6, but my flight for that week isn’t yet showing as cancelled

MrCurious

Are transavia fights now operational?

h

Any insight lufthansa group is actually going to start in 2 weeks?!?

Nussi

I have a BA flight booked TLV- LHR on March 31. Is that flight going? If it may/likely to change so will BA allow me now to put me on El-Al instead because of the uncertainty of BA flying March 31 if I ask to do this now at no additional charge? Thank you.

Dave

Quick review of HiSky from JFK to TLV. There is officially a long layover in Bucharest but the flights to and from there are usually delayed by a few hours, so you end up waiting in JFK or TLV instead.
No issues at all with coach class seat or kosher meals (return flight meal is from Antwerp).
They do not participate in TSA Precheck so you have to use the regular security line at JFK. There is no order for boarding the plane, they just line you up and you get on board. In Bucharest you need a bus to and from the plane to the terminal.
They officially limit you to either a carry on or a personal item, but not both, depending on the ticket you buy but this was not enforced meaning the overhead bins filled up.
From NYC to TLV my luggage was checked all the way through, but for the return trip the agent at TLV was unable to check the luggage straight to JFK on their computer system so I had to claim it in Bucharest and recheck it. It wasn’t a big deal, especially with the long layover.
If you are somehow on time on your flight from JFK and you have a layover (which is in the morning hours) you can visit two different shuls during your layover in Bucharest, each has a weekday morning minyan (one is Ashkenaz, one is Chabad). These are historic shuls that survived the Nazis. There is a train station in the Bucharest airport to access the city.
If the price is right and you don’t mind the layover, it’s not a bad way to go.

Ergel

Air India still doesn’t seem to be selling tickets

Wondering

@dan, when do you think United, AA and Delta will bring back NYC-TLV?

Meir

@Dan Is it true that Lufthansa group is resuming Feb 1?
confirmed?

TS

We have a flight to Israel on Brussels airlines in mid February and returning on Austrian airlines. Is the possibility of either airlines pushing back their flights high?

Yitz

So with the cease fire, the El AL party is over?

Yoni

Dan, can we get your thoughts on this hostage deal???

Ben

Why does it still show a 12 to 16 hour layover on the return from Israel through all these european cities?
On flights in Feb March
Lufthansa
swiss air
Etc..

nachi

does this mean that the price for Lufthansa flights will drop? a one way ticket from frankfurt-tel aviv on march 19 costs $789!

Dov

@Dan Can you add a ‘Jump to List’ button at the top of the page?

Tully

+1

Dov

How soon should we see an increase in availability to/from tel Aviv?

Eli

EasyJet supposedly returning 6/1

Eli

easyJet jun 1st

David

My BA flight on Apr 1 was just cancelled – so it looks like they are now cancelling the rest of the flights until their new start date.

David B

A few days ago my British Airways flight on April 10th was canceled, with no rebooking option other than refund. We had booked connecting flights for Pesach, departing JFK April 9th and connecting through Heathrow on April 10th. The Heathrow to Tel Aviv flight was canceled, so not sure I understand their confirmation of resumption of flights on April 4th

RH

It states here that BA flights are cancelled until 4/4. However, I spoke with BA today and was told that my flight from Tel Aviv on 3/31 is still active. He said that cancellations dont happen until a month before the scheduled date. What do I do now? Thanks Dan!

Joseph

Dan, any word from united or the big 3?

Tully

Interesting that KLM have been much more cautious than Air France over all this.

Glad to see Transavia will be following Air France and not KLM.

Thanks DAN for updating list so often, as airlines start announcing their return.

Dov

Still dont see prices dropping and availability increasing

Tully

Of course availability has increased!
Lufthansa group, which were always selling for FEB, but only confirmed in the last week that they are actually going to start.

gimpel

@dan I’m trying to add my El Al Matmid number to a Delta reservation I tried a bunch of times with and without the last digit and its still not working. I called and spoke to a few different agents and to a supervisor and none of them were able to do it, the only thing they recommended was to try in the airport.
Do you know anything about this?

Jacob2000

Try adding it on the delta website and not on the app

JK

Its amazing that DL, UA, and AA are being so obstinate in returning flights….

DOGE

Maybe the DD effect can make some noise in the new administration and have them go back

I’m sure the “most pro Israel” administration would like to take credit for getting people to and from Israel

JK

I agree! I think DD is a movement and can make a difference! What do you think @Dan ?

Israel

I don’t think any will return until and if all phases of the hostage /ceasefire agreement go through

Yitz

@dan, any idea why return tickets got more expensive to us after February 1st if more airlines are flying? Had a ticket that got cancelled and hard to find replacement

Moshe

. According to flight radar, RJ is currently not avoiding Israeli airspace. However, it is important to note that their flights from TLV to AMM are not operating at this time.
Not that I want to fly with them.

Michael

@dan why do you believe that Ted Cruz predictions seems quite unlikely?

Bigissy

With more airlines returning to Israel, will the price of tickets come down? Or has the market reset and this is what it is now?

Mike

What’s with united?

Meir

After all DELTA has been the first one to resume, lets see what will happen with UNITED as I’m expecting them to resume and announce a RESUMPTION before AMERICAN, but its ok to note that last year July UNITED did actually did hold a return DATE before DELTA and when DELTA announced return UNITED jumped with their one day earlier return.

Dryowza

We need United!

Meir

Why?
I se so many ppl going crazy for UNITED return more than DELTA or AMERICAN
What is the reason fir that?

AE

Ability to book with partner awards for cheap, pay for it with a United card, and get 2 free checked bags per person instead of 1! 🙂

bp27

Very interesting schedule for the Delta flights. Apparently, they don’t want to be on the gerund in Israel for too long. Daily departure from JFK each day is 3:40 pm, arriving 9:35 am, and the departure from TLV is 11:35 am. Not an ideal schedule, particularly on the return flight.

Hhkbb

Literally April fools joke! What will be better on April 1 then march 1 or February 1?? why wait an additional 2 months?? It’s all BS!

Chaim

From where should they get planes and crew available on short notice? They have schedules planned months out. they don’t just want to sit around without a clear decision

Gabe

Any word if Delta will be extending status for Tel Aviv based travelers?

Momofboys

Hhmm Already have Elal status

ross

No. Not taking chances. Sticking with El Al. Not even trying. Or United. Once they’re in the air for six months, then maybe. But probably not.

ben ish chai

United – Yeah! just remember the united pilot Ibrahim R Mossallam !!

chummus

Let’s hope it’s not another April fool..

Jeremy

Any word on ATL?

Meir

@DAN Rumors going around that UNITED might return Feb and others are even saying Feb 22, maybe try reaching out to UNITED again and ask them about it.

Danny

Should we trust Iberia Airlines for flights leaving April 10th.
They say they are flying April 1st.

Eli

@Dan any timeline on getting an update from Iberia

Yitz1

ITA told me they are only resuming flights on Feb 17

h

Most ridiculous part is American isn’t even pretending to think about coming back… And nobody’s expecting it either

Anonymous

Are you going to post Arkia?

chaim

I booked Elal ticket with chase points. I want to cancel now. Is the only option to have a 400 dollar penalty or can I still get a travel voucher?

Cookie Monster

Your going to have to fight a lot for it, I booked ElAl/Virgin with chase points, and wanted a partial refund for return leg, after fighting enough they offered a travel credit with a lot of restrictions – Same traveller, departing from Tlv to anywhere in the U.S. and expires 1 year after first departure flight.

TS

We had a flight to Tlv on Brussels in 2 weeks. They called me 3 days ago to change us to Lufhansa, saying that won’t be flying to Israel then.

Ben

@Dan – please confirm/deny the United resuming flights rumor we’re seeing elsewhere.

VL

All jewish news outlets are reporting it.

Sharona

Honestly, United should be banned or at least recognized as discriminatory and vile in their treatment of TLV passengers during the period after 10/7.

Dan is the Man

File a complaint with the DOT for any possible violations.

Aryeh

United returning Mar 18

Chaim

No flights to book

How

Flights on United are available to book

some1

@dan you can book united direct from ewr to tlv

IK1234

Yes. They have plenty available. About 44K points a one-way economy

Dan is the Man

I assume you have the United credit card?
I just cancelled mine a month ago and only seeing 65K seats

123

Direct? I am seeing alot of 40k-44k with stops. Direct I am only seeing for more. (I have a united credit card).

Dan is the Man

Thank you for the update. Yes I was referring to non-stop flights. How much are they charging for non-stop flights?

kevin

Will it be bookable with Aeroplan?

Jonathan

United award seats available EWR-TLV-EWR, at 1.3 to 1.4 cents per mile equivalent for Premium Economy (I’m 1K). Booked Shavuot and Sukkot flights with miles. Sukkot is tough this year if traveling after Thursday YK to arrive by Monday morning erev chag.

Tully

@Dan, you didn’t update United in the list

Brooklyn

Dan, can we Trust Iberia to start flying March 30? i have a flight for pesach. if they cancel will they rebook me on a different airline or will they give me my money back?

ben ish chai

United says ”………… represent our ..pilots”
United – Yeah! just remember the united pilot Ibrahim R Mossallam !!
would you like to board an aircraft he will be operating?

Dan1

I booked united TLV-EWR from beginning of April till after Pesach. 36 hours later and there are still a massive amount of available seats which leads me to believe it will take a good few months of till United to rebuilds their credibility.

JK

I also just booked from TLV-EWR for my kids for Pesach and on the outbound there are many seats but the return at the end of April doesnt have any seats to choose for free left as of now

el

When’s the best time to look for miles flights to Israel on United? How much in advance? what is the timeline for their savor miles flights?

RG

Is there a system to how flying blue will show direct Delta flights for sale? I’ve found award flights on Delta site, but not the corresponding one on flying blue.

Gantz pushet

Flyingblu (air France & KLM) can’t sell any delta flight so I not sure if the flight you want will cam up on the system ever

Tiger

Although I have Gold status and quite a few miles with United I would be afraid to fly with them to Israel. Despite claims about how hard it is to arrange aircraft and flight crew scheduling they were able to stop flying at the drop of a hat without giving any notice leaving many people stranded and now they seem to be able to resume their flights relatively quickly. El Al is not that much more expensive and I consider the small price difference insurance that I will not have to scramble and pay much more for my return.

Just booked ELAL for $1,470.00 R/T this summer

I did the same…

Daniel

KLM just cancelled my April TLV>AMS flights. Extended their embargo from 30 March to 31 May.

Dougie

I looked into booking a United flight for later in the year and now suddenly there are ***change fees*** for full economy fares from TLV ??
Did not have this before the war!!

Only Me

How often does this get updated?

Chaim

American can partner with Arkia, with service to match.

flyer

@Dan, Any info on when the European airlines will start flying their early morning flights from TLV ?

Going 4 Pesach

Will the airlines start canceling flights again since the war resumed?

Barry Graham

It looks like Delta just pushed back its restart to June

Jon

DL234 has not been cancelled tomorrow but I guess we’ll have to see

Barry Graham

Looks like I was wrong, and I am happy to be wrong on this.

Tully

First Ryanair flight to resume is due to take off from Poznan at 05:45 local time tomorrow.

Let’s hops this flight actually goes, as Ryanair resuming would mean plenty more seats to Europe.

ruth

hi, is iberia reliable? have they started to fly going back to tlv for after pesach?

Tully

British Airways first flight to TLV has just departed Heathrow.
At the moment it’s just an evening departure from Heathrow, but from 20th April the morning flight resumes, with good connections from USA.

Meir

@Dan this post can use an update

Tully

+1

David Nelson

Swiss is now flying wide bodies A330 and Fly Dubai has brought back the 11:50 pm departure from TOV

Shmuel bergman

Hi Dan, this is somewhat off topic,but why can you no longer book tickets with United or air canada miles from tel aviv to Europe or the usa on the lufthansa group partner like Swiss Brussels lufthansa or Austrian. They only give availability with polish lot ?

Jacob88

Given the Canadian Government didnt change parties during the election, I am doubtful that Global Affairs Canada will change their travel warning to Israel for Canadians, and therefore, I suspect Air Canada will delay service (again).

Tully

Many airlines have temporarily pulled out today, and some planes diverted as missle from Yemen landed close to airport

Jay

What about arkia?

UA Premier

@Dan United Airlines pulled inventory for the full upcoming week which will be cancelled soon, please update post. Thanks

Uri

Looks like United isn’t selling tickets until Friday the 9th

UA Premier

United just cancelled till the 9th

Lakewood34

If you look at unites flight status on their website they say that all flights are cancelled at least through tuesday

Lakewood34

United not unites

KG

I was supposed to fly United back to TLV tomorrow and was just cancelled on. Should I be entitled to compensation as per israeli law?

chaim green

No, they called a WAR, just rebooking.

JOJO

United canceled flights. I had a flight for this week and was canceled now.

Thanks Dan!

United canceled my TLV-EWR flight for tomorrow night, called 1k desk and no options until May 7th, stopover in Athens. Otherwise just cancel options, all flights are canceled for this week per the 1k desk.

Won’t rebook me on Elal etc

Any other ideas?

Reader
Chesky

Thats elal. Just codeshared with delta. thank you for the misinfo.

Akiva

Have a delta flight booked for tomorrow. May 5th. Delta says it’s still operational

Chloe

United flights now cancelled as well

Barry D

@Dan @JJ what do you know about Israir to Europe? Are they flying this week?
Thanks

Abraham

United just cancelled my return on Wednesday. Would they rebook me on elal?

Yid

United canceled flight for Monday

Barry D

@DansDeals @dan @JJ our daughter is flying on @Israir to Greece this week. Are they still flying?

Yed

UA just confirmed cancellation.

Reader

United Airlines canceled to the next 2 days

yAy

Got this from United at 10:05 am.
We’re sorry to let you know we’ve canceled flight UA90 from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv because of an unexpected disruption beyond United’s control…

Scott Richards Wasaga Beach Ontario

my united flight May7th was just cancelled

Akiva

I have a flight from NYC-TLV for tomorrow on Delta. Delta says it’s still operational.

Simon

United cancled flights until Frida

Chesky

Anyone having any success or unsucess getting rebooked from Delta to ElAl in the coming week? What are they saying?

chp

delta automatically rebooked my cancelled flights today for tomorrow on elal.

chaim green

For the lag baomer revelers, on United untied, dont trust them, like said be4, EL AL might be a bit more, they will not leave you stranded, UA cheaper yes, unreliable, they hates us, just care howt o make money out of our pockets.eeewww

Kier

Dude they’re a private company that wants to make sure their employees are safe. Not everything is antisemitism.

Chaim Green

Their employees are safe, they took off and landed okay after the incident. Many will fly with them to save a dime. Teach them a lesson. Boycott.

Ben

For the dates I chose, it was a lot more than a dime ($600+ per ticket difference). We usually travel to Israel in the winter months when the airfare is more affordable. To have a chance to travel to Israel this time of year within my budget constraints is hard to pass up.

Ploni

Should be a new post, not tagged on to the older stuff. It’s not accurate

Deep

Yup scrolling for ages to figure out what’s going on

Mo

United cancelled

Michoel Ross

Please confirm united tonight from TlV- EWR is not cancelled

Ye

Anyone know if arkia is fairly reliable to continue flying?

Plinu

Yes it’s reliable

ross

Say what you want. El Al will always be the most reliable.

Kyler

Reliable in two things: flying to Israel and screwing over stranded Israelis

Tiger

Giving stranded Israelis a good price to get home.

shmulie

Delta just canceled my flight JFK-TLV for 05/05

Chesky

And are they giving you rebook on elal options? I have Delta for May 12 just want to be prepared…

LF

Same here. And no El Al options offered.

Kyler

They won’t offer you anything until the flight is canceled

Yechiel

You posting stuff without verifying incorrect they will help you gladly put you on an adult flight even before the flight is canceled

Bracha

Delta cancelled. Delta rebooked on El Al, similar dates. They claim to be limited in seats El Al avails to them. It was not easy getting them to do it.

Yid

Is there any compensation under Israeli Law the airlines have to offer for canceling a flight with short notice ?

Fan Feels

It’s so hard to follow this thread, why wouldn’t there be a fresh post with each major development in this matter? Can the airline list become a template?

chaim

BA Cancelled until the 13th.

yanky

from where are you taking this

Chaim

Earliest indication, no flight available until then when you try to book. Has been best earliest indication always.

Tully

It’s a good early indication when you are talking about a flight for 2-3 months out, but if the flight is for 2 days time, were they to have already confirmed that its cancelled, they would already mark it as cancelled.
The earlier they cancel the cheaper for them.

Tully

@Chaim is incorrectly taking this from the fact, that they aren’t selling new tickets until 13th.
This doesn’t mean they have confirmed cancelled, it either means the flights are all sold out, or that they don’t want to sell to new passengers as the RISK of them having to cancel and having to fork out more money to provide alternative flights, as required by UK and European law.

On the timetable, Wednesday 7th is still operational.

MOKY

chaim is right, same as they did last time in the beginning they cancelled 2 days at a time till they decided till what date, and usually it is at least till the date they don’t sell tickets

Yossi

Arkia delayed my sister’s flight out of Tel Aviv by 2 days.

marko

delta cancelled my our guests flight from jfk to tlv tomorrow. rebooking is a very lengthy process and they try to push connections via Europe. getting them to book another delta direct flight is not too hard but i was doing the leg work for them. they are even willing to do elal flights but only about 10 days after the original flight 🙁

yoil

They canceled my 05/08 departure from JFK

flyre

Update ITA – resuming after May 11 as the rest of Lufthansa group

Tully

DAN, Ryanair have cancelled until Tuesday, and scheduled for Wednesday
Thanks for frequent updates as things change quickly

hershy

my delta flight may 9 got now canceled
how do I book the elel from NY for 799?

Bd

Delta being a partner with elal should be able to rebook you on elal..
Keep on calling them to do just that.
I have done it several times over the past 2 years

hershy

my delta flight may 7 got canceled
how do i book elel from ny 799?

U.

Just experienced a wild 24 hours of dealing with Delta but with a happy ending. Had a JFK-TLC Delta flight on May 11 for my mom. Being realistic that Delta is not going to resume flights for the foreseeable future and also proactive about changing it to El Al, I reached out to Delta earlier today. By then, all NYC-TLV direct flights were already sold out for that day and for the next day. Delta was able to put her on a flight Saturday evening EWR to Boston and then a redeye BOS-TLV to get to TLV Sunday morning. I made the silly mistake of texting delta and asking them to change her origin flight from EWR to LGA/JFK because EWR had been an absolute sh*t show recently but the messaging agent, while trying to rebook, lost the BOS-TLV flight (El Al is basically pulling them away from Delta so they can sell the tickets themselves). REMINDER TO NOT TEXT DELTA ONLY CALL. I called Delta to have them fix the issue and the rep was able to get her on a flight for Tuesday: JFK-CDG with AF and CDG-TLV with El Al, but since she HAS to be in Tel Aviv by Tuesday for reasons I cannot elaborate, that wasn’t good. I asked for the supervisor who told me that it has been a challenging day for them because El Al is pulling most of the inventory but after I explained to him what’s going on he was able to personally reach out to El Al and they switched the flights for Sunday via Boston instead.

My tip for anyone flying Delta:
1. Delta is probably going to cancel flights for the coming weeks (based on past precedents), be proactive, do not wait for them to cancel and rebook you.
2. Call, do not text
3. Escalate if needed, they can reach out to El Al directly
4 and most important: BE NICE AND COURTEOUS. It’s not the agents’ fault that the Houthis launched the missile or that there are glitches in the Delta-El Al system. It’s challenging but it works out eventually.

Good luck!

Srul

What about aegean airlines
And neos air

Ellen

Hi. I am returning to Newark on Sunday May 11 on United. So far the flight is not cancelled. What do you recommend I do.
And I don’t see $799 ticket on Elal
From your experience do you think they will continue to cancel or do you think they will fly?

rr1

Showing Cancelled

Joseph

Is Arkia still flying?

Mark

Looks like Delta pulled inventory for the coming weeks but they will not put you on ElAl until there is an official cancellation. They booked me to Athens and told me to by El Al from that point forward. If it officially gets cancelled then they will switch to ElAl

Mark

Now Delta has cancelled and I am having no luck getting on ElAl.

Ben

United is still bookable For May 9th on. May 9th did show full yesterday which is odd, since Shomer Shabbos cannot utilize those flights. I suspect they also pulled inventory. The seat maps show prob 70-80% full

Naftali B

i just spoke with LOT and they told me that they cancelled all their flights till the 12th , it there any way that i can get them to rebook me on ElAl ?

moshe

Ba canceled til June 15 they not putting on el al

Chaim

British Airways cancelled until June 15th.

Ben

I was just sent a Travel Waiver for my flight next week on United

The waiver includes free changes or a refund.

Ben

Update, nothing to do with Israel – It has to do with the problems at EWR yesterday

UA Premier

It’s probably not related to the Middle East unrest; it’s related to the Newark Airport FAA Meltdown that’s going on there.
United issued a travel waiver for flights booked until May 17th, whereas the Middle East waiver is only on flights booked till the 11th.

UA Premier

Delta just cancelled for next week.

Dovid

United just canceled my flight to tlv for Sunday May 11th

Reader

United Just Canceled My UA 84 Flight for May 11

Shmuli

United just canceled for next week

bh

United Just Canceled May 13

Gab

United May 13
We’ve canceled your flight to Tel Aviv (TLV)

We’re sorry to let you know we’ve canceled flight UA90 from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv due to unrest in the Middle East.

Yakov

United just canceled for next week

rr1

When I try to rebook it gives the option for this same flight and says confirm and I confirmed but still showing same cancelled What does this mean?
Canceled
Depart

Sun, May 11, 2025

11:00 AM

T,L,VTLV
Tel Aviv, IL
Flight UA 85
New York/Newark, NJ, US

MOKY

DAN this is not updated about time to start it in a new page. thanx

Ben

Delta and United are cancelled thru May 13.

Mark

Just got off with Delta trying to get onto El Al metal. I am Diamond… Spoke to 3 supervisors and they told me that they are getting reports of ppl being turned away at the gates in AMS for reissued tickets from Delta to El Al metal. El Al really is a bunch of money grabbers

Yisroel

As of this evening United told me the May 14 flight is still confirmed.

Yisroel

Update: United just sent me a text that flight is cancelled for the 14th

RUA1k

United isn’t selling tickets now through May 18

Rashbi

@Dan. My flight on United from EWR to TLV on 5/14 was just cancelled.
Although, they don’t list it yet, seems they are cancelling all their flights for next week. A fiend of mine had his flight, on 5/12 cancelled earlier today.

Joseph

Thanks so much for the ElAl availability charts. Is there a way to see dates that are further out, so I can try to book my return?

Dave

Doe el al allow turning ticket into voucher these days without having el al protect?

Michele

You posted that BA canceled through 6/14 but when I called them they said flights canceled through 5/14. I have flight 6/10. Can you please confirm if this was a mistake? Thank you so much!

Tully

@Dan, while I now aree with @Chaim, that BA will almost definiely cancel until June 15.
In practice thy haven’t yet cancelled beyond 14th May, and nothing is stopping them from deciding that they want to start on 15th May still.

So I would changed it to cancelled until 14th May, next flight for sale 5th June. (Actually for flights STARTING in TLV, they are still selling from 15th May!

david

Addis Ababa-Tel Aviv flights operational.
u sure about that

Josh

What would you guys rate our chances of the United EWR to TLV making it out on May 25th? Got a couple of cancellation windows on hotels getting closer and have a bad feeling given the British Airways pause extension thru June

joel

Arkia non stop this week is making a stop in Athens, They don’t write it anywhere, I believe if they arrive in TLV 3 hours later than the scheduled arrival they have legally to pay compensation, Any thoughts on this? They cant claim war as they fly themself to TLV with other plane.

Faigy 76

If anyone got compensation for the arkia flight, pls post.

MK

What’s more reliable Lufthansa or Emirates & Aegean

Tully

BA have now officially issued ELAL rebooking guidelines, as they have OFFICIALLY cancelled until June 15th.
see
https://www.britishairways.com/travel-partner-connect/disruptions/2025/customer-guidelines–rebook-onto-el-al–ly–#latest

Rick

Dan, I have never been to Israel before and have a United/Swiss flight on 5/29 SFO-TLV for my family. I don’t think I understand your United post.

United: Flights canceled through 5/18. Next flight for sale: Newark-Tel Aviv on 5/19. Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington DC to Tel Aviv suspended indefinitely.

Are the SFO-TLV flights suspended indefinitely? I am not well versed on navigating the United.com website and have not had any emails from United about my flight. I know you have the best info on Israel. Thank you.

Michael Somerstein

Delta customer service just told me all flights have been canceled through May 25th and there is no availability on Elal for rebooking for any dates in May.

David

Any chance ElAl will add another flight for Lag Beomer next week?

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