Synopsis
United Airlines is set to become the first US airline to resume flights to Israel, starting March 15 from Newark to Tel Aviv, with a second daily flight planned from March 29, as confirmed by the Israel Airports Authority.Key Takeaways
- United Airlines resumes flights to Israel on March 15.
- Second daily flight starts on March 29.
- Flights will utilize Boeing 787-10s.
- Delta Air Lines to restart April 1.
- US airlines had suspended flights due to regional tensions.
Jerusalem, Feb 5 (NationPress) United Airlines will be the first US airline to restart flights to Israel, as confirmed by the Israel Airports Authority in a statement on Wednesday.
The airline revealed on Tuesday that it will resume services from Newark's Liberty International Airport to Tel Aviv starting March 15, with a second daily flight set to commence on March 29.
"United is excited to announce the resumption of New York/Newark to Tel Aviv services on March 15, with an additional daily flight beginning March 29. This decision follows a thorough analysis of operational factors for the region and collaborative efforts with the unions representing our flight attendants and pilots. The flights will utilize Boeing 787-10s," stated the company.
"United has a long-standing dedication to providing service to Tel Aviv, and this return positions United as the first US airline to resume flights this year," it added.
In late January, Delta Air Lines announced it would restart its daily nonstop service from New York to Tel Aviv on April 1.
Both US airlines had paused their flights to Tel Aviv in late July of the previous year due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
El Al, Israel's flag carrier, has been the sole airline operating direct flights between Israel and the United States since August 2024.
Additionally, Arkia, Israel's second-largest airline, will launch direct flights from Tel Aviv to New York starting Saturday, according to reports from Xinhua news agency.
Several European airlines, including those from Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands, have recently resumed their flights to Israel.
On the same day, the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 34.5% year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals to Israel in January, totaling 78,800, although still significantly below the 257,400 visitors recorded in January 2023.
