Israel's Financially Troubled El Al Gets Extra Time to Refund Airline Tickets
Move to push deadline to October 1 will give El Al more time to repay $320 million it owes
Hadar Kane
Amazon's Israeli Drive Takes Hit by Coronavirus, Revitalizing Local Online Retailers
Like other global sites, U.S. giant suspended shipments during the lockdown, leaving the market open to local vendors. But will the change last?
Israeli Government’s New Coronavirus Rules Threaten Fatal Blow to Many Businesses
Resuming restrictions on businesses will lead to spike in bankruptcies, acting Justice Ministry director general says as central bank forecasts GDP will shrink 6% this year
EU Decision to Bar Entry to Israeli Tourists Is Setback for Ailing Travel Industry
Israeli airlines had been counting on summer travel to salvage what’s left of a disastrous 2020, as labor dispute between El Al and its pilots sharpens
Coronavirus Awakens Ailing Travel Sector to Need for Technology Cures
Israeli startups offer a wide array of solutions that do everything from facilitating social distancing at hotels to disinfecting surfaces in airports
Even With Coronavirus, Israel’s Hotels Still Aren’t as Cheap as You’d Think
Room prices dropped by 12% in Israel, compared with up to 30% in Cyprus and Greece
Air Traffic Resumes at Tel Aviv Airport After Brief Worker Strike
Israel has yet to reopen its borders following the coronavirus crisis and airport workers are demanding an ETA
Travel Insurance to Be More Costly and Limited
It is not clear how and when the sky will reopen, but it is already clear that overseas travel insurance will become a much greater expense to consider when planning a trip
Coronavirus Lockdown Spurs Jump in Online Sales for Israel’s Retailers
Figures from credit card issuer Max show they accounted for up to 90% of all retail sales in March and April
Israeli Government Faces Daunting Task Coping With Coronavirus Economic Fallout
Its challenges include a massive budget deficit, record high unemployment and a tourism industry that is all but dead
Israel's Housing Market Was Already Cooling Before Coronavirus Crisis
Excluding subsidized housing, developers’ sales tumbled 11% in February compared with a year earlier, and of course things will only get worse
Israel’s Airlines Called on to Rescue Citizens Stranded All Over the World
But who gets flown and who pays for it depends on the country you’re in and the local coronavirus aviation policies
El Al Gearing Up to Place 75 Percent of Staff on Unpaid Leave
Israel's relatively speedy move to block incoming traffic could make airlines shy of returning after the crisis, industry sources fret
Coronavirus Pandemic Sends Israeli Hotel Occupancies Below 40 Percent
The industry, which is bleeding $100 million a month, now fears that Israelis will ditch their hotel visits around the country for Passover next month
Courtesy of the Coronavirus, That Order From Amazon Could Take a Month to Reach Your Front Door
Global supply chain has managed so far, but if flights from U.S. are restricted, there will be little room for courier companies to maneuver
Israel's Flag Carrier El Al Revises Revenue Losses Higher Due to Virus
New estimate doesn’t count latest government steps to deter air travel
Coronavirus in Israel: Lufthansa Freezes Flights to Tel Aviv
German carrier and its Swiss and Austrian subsidiaries cancel flights for three weeks from Sunday over coronavirus
Israeli Summer Travel Reservations Down 60% as Coronavirus Stings
El Al Airlines has moved ahead on plans to lay off 1,000 employees and cut executives’ salaries due to nixed flights
El Al Cuts Several European Flights Amid Coronavirus Fears
Move comes due to drop in demand, not to official warnings. Meanwhile, epidemic does little to deter mall shoppers
Israeli Tourism Officials Worry Coronavirus Will Cause Sector’s Collapse
Israel’s tourism industry, which has plans to accommodate wars but not pandemics, is worrying that the coronavirus could spell catastrophe
Israeli Travel Sector Suffers First Job Cuts Due to Coronavirus
Spread of epidemic to Italy causes a new wave of flight cancellations, but lower airfares
Running Out of iPhones, Vacuums and Fish: Coronavirus Shutdown Hits Israeli Stores
China’s manufacturing shutdown, in an attempt to contain the virus’s spread, is causing products to disappear from shelves
No Coronavirus in Israel Yet, but Medical Masks Are Selling Out
Businesses and individuals are snapping them up, while Israel Chemicals is sending a shipment to China for its employees there
Acting as Amazon Outposts Gives Stores a Sales Boost
As online shopping soars, the service has proven to be a more effective way to lure customers than advertising
The Black Hole Where Missing Packages Sent to Israel Are Idling
Israel Post is struggling with a sharp increase in volume from Amazon, causing waiting times to balloon
Check, Please: As the Tip Jar Empties, a Generation of Israeli Servers Are Quitting
A year after a court ruling meant to provide social benefits, restaurateurs and servers are dissatisfied – and experienced employees are leaving the field
For Israeli Designers, Etsy Brings a World of Customers
Designers who have struggled to make a mark on the competitive local market are finding customer and success on the craft website
Rami Levy Launches Robotic Supply Center, Two-hour Grocery Delivery
The supermarket chain will start filling deliveries, pulled together by robots, from its new logistics center as of January
Amazon’s Free Shipping Brings Israeli Postal Services to State of Chaos
Sources say that to meet its terms with Amazon, Israel Post is prioritizing Amazon packages at the expense of others, causing severe delays
Israeli Retailers Join the Global Black Friday Frenzy
Local merchants have embraced the concept, and shoppers can expect big discounts on popular products