DOT Grants Tentative Approval For Israir’s Return To U.S. Market

israir logo on a jet

Israir intends to launch up to 6X-weekly nonstop roundtrips between Tel Aviv and the New York region ahead of Passover in 2026.

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The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has tentatively approved Israir Airlines’ application to resume service to the U.S., clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Israeli carrier’s return to the market after more than 16 years. Under the decision, Israir has been granted an exemption and...
David Casey

David Casey is Editor in Chief of Routes, the global route development community's trusted source for news and information.

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