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Ben Gurion Airport Reports 14.8% Rise in September Passenger Traffic
Ben Gurion Airport reported 2.27 million passengers in September, a 14.81% increase year-over-year. Israeli carriers captured over half the market as holiday travel surged.
Thai Passenger Recounts Heroic Israeli Response Aboard Attacked Flight
A Thai passenger aboard a flydubai flight from the UAE to Israel details how Israeli passengers helped subdue an Omani co-pilot attempting to crash the plane.
Flydubai Hijacking Attempt: Inside the Pilots' Safe Landing in Saudi Arabia
Four days after a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight, passengers detail the heroics of two reserve pilots who safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
UK Government Cracks Down on Airline Seating Fees and Hidden Charges
The British government announced a new plan to ban airline fees for seating children next to their parents and eliminate charges for minor booking name corrections.
Flydubai Flight Narrows Disaster as Passengers Subdue Stabbing Co-Pilot
A flydubai flight from Kathmandu to Israel narrowly avoided disaster after the co-pilot stabbed the captain mid-air. Passengers subdued the attacker, and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Flydubai Passengers Describe Terror During Sudden 4.5-Kilometer Plunge
Passengers on a Flydubai flight recount harrowing moments of terror after a sudden 4.5-kilometer plunge. Medical experts explain the severe physical and psychological impacts of rapid cabin pressure changes.
How Israeli Passengers on a flydubai Flight Became Global Viral Memes
Israeli passengers on a flydubai flight who thwarted an attacker became viral sensations worldwide, inspiring memes, TikTok videos, and global social media praise.
Israeli Passengers Thwart Suspected Terror Attack Aboard Flydubai Flight
Israeli passengers and crew thwarted a suspected terror attack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, overpowering a rogue pilot and landing safely.
United Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverts to Athens Due to Crew Emergency
A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to New York diverted to Athens due to a crew medical emergency, leaving 276 passengers stranded before a replacement flight.
Israel Railways announces changes to lost and found operations due to summer passenger surge
Following thousands of items left on trains during the summer and resulting warehouse congestion, Israel Railways is launching an expedited retrieval process and extending operating hours at the Tel Aviv Savidor Center lost and found department.
Prepare for Stormy Days at Ben Gurion Airport: Which Passengers Should Be Especially Worried?
The halt of flights at Ben Gurion Airport at the peak of the summer season may have ended, but the disruptions are far from over. Who will suffer, and why are charter flights and low-cost carriers at higher risk of cancellations?
Ranking of the world's best airlines: who crushed the competition?
Millions of passengers have decided which is the best airline for 2026. While one giant took first place in four different categories, beloved European companies recorded a particularly surprising fall.
Why airlines leave passengers on the plane for hours before takeoff
In addition to congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, passengers are now facing long waits inside aircraft before departure. Airlines, fearing the loss of their takeoff slots, often begin boarding on schedule even when delays are anticipated.
Nightmare in flight: Passengers waited in extreme heat — some fainted and vomited
A Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham turned into a nightmare when the takeoff was delayed, and passengers were forced to wait in extreme heat without air conditioning: "People took off their shirts because of the heat, fainted, and vomited."
Unusual footage: Late for a flight and ran after the plane with a carry-on
In heels, with a carry-on, and with no intention of giving up: two women who were late for an Aeroflot flight in Russia went out onto the tarmac in an attempt to catch the plane that had already been towed from the gate. Ground crews were forced to stop the operation, and police were called to the scene. How did the chase end?