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May 21, 2025, 11:44 am
Ryanair threatens to pull flights from Tel Aviv over repeated Houthi disruption
CEO says airline is ‘running out of patience’ as missile threat forces continued suspension of Israel route
By Annabel Sinclair
Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson kisses the tarmac after he touches down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel
April 28, 2025, 7:47 pm
Virgin Atlantic permanently axes Tel Aviv route
The airline will maintain links to Israel through its exclusive partnership with EL AL
By Annabel Sinclair
A Virgin Atlantic A330 leaving grey and wet London for sunnier climes
June 3, 2024, 11:47 am
Virgin Atlantic announces resumption of Israel flights
It will operate a daily flight in each direction between Heathrow and Tel Aviv using Airbus A330 aircraft from September 5.
By Jewish News Reporter
October 9, 2023, 12:03 pm
Airliners cancel Tel Aviv flights amid ongoing Israel conflict
Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic cancel flights to and from Israel whilst British Airways changes its flight schedule.
By Jewish News Reporter
Pic: MDA
March 8, 2023, 5:49 pm
Magen David Adom UK facilitates second humanitarian relief flight to Turkey
Collective community efforts see 13 pallets of duvets, sleeping bags and blankets airlifted to city of Adana, 115 miles from earthquake epicentre
By Michelle Rosenberg
The emergency aid to Turkey is a joint effort by MDA UK and crisis response charity Goods for Good.
February 14, 2023, 11:55 am
Magen David Adom UK flight leaves for Turkey with aid for earthquake victims
The charity partnered with Virgin Atlantic, which operated the special cargo destined for Adana in southern Turkey. The deadly earthquake has left over 33,000 dead.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson touches down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel with CEO Shai Weiss.
May 13, 2021, 4:31 pm
Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and EasyJet all cancel UK-Israel flights
Three major airlines scrap flights to Tel Aviv as violence engulfs major cities and rockets rain down from Gaza.
By Jewish News Reporter
Screenshot from @ AirportWebcams on Twitter showing the Virgin flight turning around and heading back to Heathrow
March 16, 2021, 11:31 am
Laser aimed at cockpit forces Tel Aviv-bound Virgin flight back to London
Airline is in contact with police and the Civil Aviation Authority over the incident. Passengers offered free overnight accommodation
By Jack Mendel
Business is an adventure event at the Peres Centre for Peace with Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson and CEO Shai Weiss in Tel Aviv, Israel.
March 8, 2021, 5:50 pm
Israeli who won business prize from Sir Richard Branson dies in road accident
Sir Richard Branson pays tribute saying he was 'inspired by Shimrit Perkol-Finkel's vision and drive', following her tragic death on Sunday in Tel Aviv
By Jenni Frazer
Virgin Atlantic boss Shai Weiss in conversation with the airline’s founder Richard Branson
October 1, 2020, 11:17 am
Virgin’s Israeli boss: Mass passenger testing can ease travel restrictions
Candice Krieger speaks to Virgin Atlantic chief executive officer Shai Weiss about how the company has fared during the coronavirus pandemic and what it now hopes to achieve
By Candice Krieger
March 11, 2020, 11:51 am
Airlines cancel Israel flights after government’s 14-day quarantine decision
Airlines taking the decision to suspend all or some services include Wizz Air, El Al, Aero Mexico, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic and SWISS
By Jewish News Reporter
Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson touches down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel with CEO Shai Weiss.
October 29, 2019, 12:22 pm
OPINION: Richard Branson’s press pack adored Israel, with good reason
After Virgin Atlantic's landmark trip to Tel Aviv, Jenni Frazer relays how travelling journalists fell in love with the Jewish state
By Jenni Frazer
Sir Richard Branson haggling with a market-goer in Jaffa, where he gave away discounted flights!
October 29, 2019, 10:10 am
WATCH: Sir Richard Branson puts bartering skills to the test in Jaffa market!
Virgin Atlantic's boss gave successful hagglers vouchers which they can exchange when they want to fly from Tel Aviv to London
By Jenni Frazer
October 29, 2019, 10:04 am
Virgin’s Barbie dolls on Israel flight inspires young girls to reach for the sky
Airline marked voyage to Tel Aviv by with one-of-a-kind dolls clutched by cabin crew, to highlight underrepresentation of women within aviation
By Jenni Frazer
Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson touches down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel with CEO Shai Weiss.
October 24, 2019, 10:18 am
Richard Branson hails Israeli entrepreneurs as he arrives on new Virgin flight
Airline's CEO marks the debut voyage to the Jewish state by kissing the tarmac after touching down at Ben Gurion
By Jenni Frazer
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