Oman Will Open Its Airspace to Israel’s National Carrier
Isabel Debre, Associated Press
Even though El Al still can't fly over Saudi Arabia, this new development might get it one step closer to reducing its flight times.
2 months ago
Isabel Debre, Associated Press
Even though El Al still can't fly over Saudi Arabia, this new development might get it one step closer to reducing its flight times.
2 months ago
Isabel Debre, Associated Press
Israel's priorities in the West Bank run counter to what's best for the region's tourism industry. For its part, Airbnb is listening to advice that much of the international community also supports.
3 months ago
David Wainer and Yaacov Benmeleh, Bloomberg
A new airport on an artificial island could really help with Israel's land scarcity problem as tourists continue streaming in, assuming the existing infrastructure can hold out for another 10 to 15 years.
9 months ago
Jonathan Ferziger, Bloomberg
It's a win for Air India to shave two hours off a flight by going over Saudi Arabia, but will El Al be allowed the same opportunity?
11 months ago
Yaacov Benmeleh, Bloomberg
Global politics are a mess, right? It's a shame an Israeli airline can't fly over Saudi Arabia, but that's just the way it goes sometimes. Will the International Civil Aviation Organization step in and change the status quo?
12 months ago
Josef Federman, Associated Press
When a church owns many different types of property, the line between religious space and commercial interest — encompassing hotels — becomes blurred.
12 months ago
David Wainer, Bloomberg
Christian tourism is a big deal to Israel, and this tax dispute, if it isn't resolved soon, won't help.
12 months ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
Many Israelis' favorite dining outings bring them to Middle Eastern restaurants. Dining commonalities aren't going to accelerate a two-state solution, but they are one place to start.
1 year ago
Fadwa Hodali and Gwen Ackerman, Bloomberg
Christmas is approaching and pilgrims have been undeterred from visiting the narrow streets of Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus. They visit against a backdrop of protests that have broken out over the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
1 year ago
Associated Press
Air traffic law is like Swiss cheese, and Kuwait Airways has put its finger in a hole that can't be blocked. Yet if the banning of selected nationals would become commonplace, it would widely upset the stability of global travel.
1 year ago
Yaacov Benmeleh, Bloomberg
For many years, El Al had the benefit of competing in a market with some tight controls over what airlines could fly where. That's over now, and Israel's flag carrier needs to improve, or it will continue to shed customers.
1 year ago
Jonathan Ferziger, Bloomberg
Israel attracts a wide range of visitors, and evangelical Christians are coming in droves this year thanks in part to U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
1 year ago