Israir Advances Manila Route Amid Flydubai Flight Cancellations
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israir Airlines has moved up the launch of its new direct flight to Manila, the Philippines, from January 2027 to December 2026. This decision follows Flydubai's cancellation of its flights to and from Israel. The route will be operated on a leased Airbus A330, with fares starting at $849 for economy and $1,800 for business class.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israir advances its new direct flight to Manila to December 21, 2026.
- The route launch follows Flydubai's cancellation of flights to Israel.
- The flight duration to Manila is approximately 12 hours.
- Economy class fares start at $849, business class at $1,800.
- The route will utilize a leased Airbus A330 aircraft.
In the wake of Flydubai's recent flight disruptions and cancellation of services to and from Israel, Israir Airlines has accelerated the launch of its new direct route to Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The direct flight, originally slated to commence on January 3, 2027, will now depart on December 21, 2026. The journey is expected to take approximately 12 hours.
Ticket prices for the inaugural flight start at $849 for a one-way economy class seat and $1,800 for a one-way business class seat. The airline is operating the route with a leased Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft. Business class features include spacious seats that convert to full-flat beds, enhanced baggage allowance, lounge access, chef-prepared meals, and personalized service. Economy class fares begin at $750 one-way.
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