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Monday, April 21, 2025
Israir gets initial okay to operate flights to New York
Sharon Wrobel is a tech reporter for The Times of Israel
Israir receives initial authorization to operate long-haul services to the US and is set to become the third Israeli airline to offer nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and New York.
Israir says it was granted a two-year temporary carrier permit by the US Transportation Department (DOT). The airline expects to receive final approval to operate flights to the US by June after obtaining additional regulatory permits.
The move comes after local rival Arkia debuted flights to New York earlier this year, breaking an effective monopoly held by flagship carrier El Al on the route.
Israir says it plans to launch the Tel Aviv-New York route by Passover 2026. The route will be served by an Airbus 330 aircraft with the Israeli airline’s flight and maintenance teams.
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