Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have announced that they will resume flights to Tel Aviv later this month, following an extensive security risk assessment. Delta’s daily service between New York JFK and Tel Aviv will resume on June 7, while United will resume its non-stop service to Tel Aviv on June 6.
Delta’s return to Israel comes after a hiatus of over seven months, during which time the airline suspended services to the Middle Eastern commercial hub following the Hamas terror attack in October.
United Airlines attempted to relaunch direct non-stop flights to Israel in April but was forced to reassess the threat level after Iran launched a massive missile and drone attack on the country.
Both airlines will operate non-stop flights to Tel Aviv, with Delta using an Airbus A330neo aircraft and United using a Boeing 777-200ER. The airlines will have pilots and flight attendants stay overnight in Israel, with Delta continuing to monitor the situation in conjunction with government and private-sector partners.
In addition to resuming flights to Tel Aviv, Delta’s joint venture partner, Virgin Atlantic, has announced its intention to relaunch non-stop flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv from October 5. Both Delta and Virgin Atlantic will codeshare with Israeli flag carrier El Al to open up even more seats for travelers.
United Airlines plans to launch a second daily flight between Newark and Tel Aviv by late June, further increasing travel options to Israel.
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Hopefully this brings prices down although I would never consider flying with an airline that brought about such havoc when it abruptly suspended flights and leaving ticket holders to fend for their own travel alternatives. They simply cannot be trusted.
The only way one can book a flight with them is if they’ll offer a secure flight; not leaving passengers stranded as they had.