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.
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.
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.
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.