Major news for Israeli travelers: Following months of suspended service due to the war with Iran and the ongoing security situation, US carrier United Airlines is making its return to Israel. Starting September 8, the airline will resume operations on its route connecting Newark Liberty International Airport near New York with Ben Gurion Airport, offering a robust schedule of two daily flights.
United is one of the most prominent and vital carriers for Israelis traveling to the United States, largely thanks to its extensive connecting network to dozens of destinations across the country. Its return is set to significantly boost seat capacity, expand options for passengers, and drive competition on these high-demand transatlantic routes.
According to the schedule, the first flight will depart Newark for Tel Aviv on September 8, with the inaugural return flight leaving Ben Gurion for Newark on September 9. The two daily flights are expected to bring thousands of weekly seats back to the market right as demand for US travel surges ahead of the High Holy Days.
United's return aligns with a broader positive trend in the recovery of international aviation to Israel. In recent weeks, both foreign and Israeli airlines have announced expansions at Ben Gurion Airport following months of route cutbacks and flight cancellations prompted by the security situation.
For Israeli travelers, the impact is clear: more flights, greater choice, and heightened competition on the flagship route connecting Israel and the United States - a development that could also favorably affect seat availability and airfares during the upcoming holiday season.
(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)