Direct Flights to the US – How Israir's Return Will Affect Ticket Prices
The Israeli airline Israir is preparing to relaunch transatlantic flights to New York after a nearly twenty-year hiatus. The first flights are scheduled no later than October 19, but the launch may occur earlier if…
Assessment
Israir is moving to break EL AL's long standing near monopoly on direct Israel-US flights. With daily service planned and ticket sales opening within days, the entry of a second carrier will likely drive down fares that have stayed stubbornly high. Watch for FAA approval timing and whether Israir can sustain the schedule through winter demand.