Israel

Etihad Airways’ first scheduled route to Israel will begin in March.

Israeli charter operator Israir has already applied for a number of slots between TLV and AUH and, according to Israeli media, leisure carrier Arkia also plans flights to DXB from Jan. 3, 2021.

A deal between the two countries is set to be announced on Oct. 20.

Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Los Angeles are among destinations returning.

The two countries have signed an agreement on mutual overflight rights.

Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas indicates carrier is looking to begin nonstop services between Israel and the UAE, admits airline is yet to decide if it will ever resume A380 flights.

Israir, the third-largest carrier in Israel, has moved forward with plans to begin a commercial route between Tel Aviv and the United Arab Emirates.

The EU-Israel Open Skies agreement that was fully implemented in 2018 has stimulated competition, with Wizz Air, easyJet and Ryanair among the airlines growing swiftly.

Israeli carrier makes cuts to counter COVID-19 spread and pushes back launch of Tokyo service.

EL AL Israel Airlines is resuming service to London Stansted after more than a decade away.

As the number of tourists to Israel continue to rise, the Red Sea resort of Eilat is braced for further growth following the opening of Ramon International Airport.

Dutch low-cost airline Transavia will increase capacity by more than 123,000 seats this winter, as well as adding four new routes.

Israel and carrier El Al have reached the age of 70 and both have plenty to celebrate, but the pressure is on to compete in the age of open skies.

Israel’s flag carrier El Al is to continue its expansion into North America, but will drop its low-cost brand Up after four years of service to five European destinations.

Israel Airport Authority is close to completing one of the country’s most significant infrastructure projects and one of Europe’s few green field airports to be opened since the turn of the millennium.

As foreign competitors continue to erode flag carrier El Al’s market share, Routesonline looks at the growing appeal of Israel for international airlines.