Israir Launches Flights to New York, Ticket Sales Open Tonight
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israir, owned by Rami Levy, is launching ticket sales for its new flights to New York, with the first flights scheduled for September 2026. The airline has invested significantly in acquiring and preparing two Airbus A330 aircraft for the route, with ticket prices expected to start at $1,600-$1,900.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israir will begin selling tickets tonight for new flights to New York.
- The airline has acquired two Airbus A330 aircraft for the route.
- First flights are scheduled for September 15 and 17, 2026.
- Ticket prices are expected to start at $1,600-$1,900.
- Israir plans further expansion with additional wide-body aircraft.
Israir, owned by businessman Rami Levy, is set to launch ticket sales tonight for its new flights to New York. The airline has rapidly prepared two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft for this expansion, completing the acquisition process for approximately $85 million in just three and a half months. The final payment for the two planes was made on May 27, 2026, including service adjustments and spare parts.
Israir has undertaken extensive operational and regulatory preparations, securing over 60 agreements and obtaining necessary approvals from Israeli aviation authorities, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company has also trained dedicated flight crews for the A330s, while continuing to operate its existing fleet of eight narrow-body Airbus A320s.
The inaugural flight from Tel Aviv to New York is scheduled for September 15, 2026, with the return flight from New York to Israel planned for September 17, 2026. The introduction of the wide-body aircraft will be phased to ensure safe and efficient integration into operations.
To support this expansion, Israir will leverage its Super Fly credit card, enhance commercial agreements, forge strategic partnerships, and expand its maintenance center. In addition to the two self-operated A330s, Israir plans to operate two additional wide-body aircraft through wet leases and aims to introduce a third self-operated wide-body aircraft in the latter half of 2027.
Ticket prices are expected to be high, particularly during the holiday season, with fares starting around $1,900 and potentially higher. Even after the holidays, prices are anticipated to remain elevated, around $1,600.
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