Israir Launches New York Flights Ahead of Schedule
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Israeli airline Israir is launching flights to New York earlier than planned, with the first flight departing September 15, 2026. The airline has acquired two Airbus A330 aircraft and received necessary approvals from both countries.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israir launches New York flights on September 15, 2026.
- Ticket sales open Sunday night after receiving U.S. and Israeli approvals.
- First flight price is $800 one-way, with demand keeping prices high.
- Airline acquired two Airbus A330s for $85 million.
- Five airlines will soon offer flights from Israel to the U.S.
Israeli airline Israir announced it will open ticket sales for its flights to New York starting Sunday night, after receiving all necessary approvals from Israeli and U.S. authorities. The inaugural flight from Tel Aviv to New York is scheduled for September 15, 2026, with the return flight from New York to Israel set for September 17. Flights will operate through John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The first flight's price will be $800 one-way, approximately $1,600 round-trip. During the holiday season, prices are expected to range between $800-$900 one-way. Despite the added capacity, demand remains high, preventing price drops.
Israir had previously announced an October 19th start date, but this has been moved up by a month following the expedited approval process. The airline has prepared for this expansion by acquiring two Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft for approximately $85 million, including service modifications and spare parts, completing the final payment on May 27, 2026. This involved over 60 agreements and approvals from Israeli and U.S. aviation authorities, including the FAA.
The airline plans a phased and controlled rollout to ensure safety and operational efficiency. Israir will also support this expansion with its SuperFly credit card. In addition to the two self-operated A330s, Israir intends to lease two more wide-body aircraft and plans to operate a third self-owned wide-body aircraft by the second half of 2027.
This development coincides with the expected return of American Airlines, Delta, and United to flights from Israel to the U.S. next week, marking the first time since Operation "Desert Storm." With El Al and Arkia already operating, five airlines will soon offer flights from Ben Gurion Airport to the U.S.
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