El Al and TAROM signed a codeshare deal, increasing Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights to 18 per week and offering frequent flyer benefits starting April 1.
There have been no reports of any casualties from the incident.
A passenger on board an Air Canada flight noticed that Israel was replaced with 'Palestinian Territory' on the aircraft's map system.
Under 'No Find, No Fee' deal, company will receive payment only if missing aircraft is found, reducing financial risk for government.
A Southwest jet aborted landing at Chicago Midway, narrowly avoiding a business jet that entered the runway without authorization. The FAA is investigating the incident.
Since the start of the war, the airfares that have risen in price more than all others have been on direct flights between Israel and the US.
The understanding was that the return of foreign airlines would see El Al's share price fall 20% within a short time, but it completed a rise of 60% since the beginning of December 2024.
Two European airlines are returning to Israel: KLM will resume daily flights to Amsterdam in June, and Iberia Express will launch daily flights to Madrid in April. Prices are expected to drop.
The airline was praised for its spacious seat configuration and attentive in-flight service.
India recognizes Israel as a key tourist destination: Tourism minister Haim Katz opens Mumbai Tourism Fair • Air India to launch new direct flight • Indian workers to join Israeli tourism industry.