British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel in October
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
British Airways will resume daily flights between Tel Aviv and London starting October 25, marking its return after more than six months. The move is considered a significant boost to Israel's air connectivity and tourism recovery. Several other international airlines, including Air India, United, Delta, and Air Canada, have also recently returned or plan to resume service to Israel.
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- British Airways will resume daily flights between Tel Aviv and London starting October 25.
- The airline had suspended flights to Israel since the start of Operation "Iron Swords."
- The return of British Airways is seen as a significant boost to Israel's air connectivity.
- Tamar Garzon of Gulliver Tourism highlighted increased options and potential for lower fares for travelers.
- Air India, United, Delta, and Air Canada have also recently returned or plan to resume flights.
- SAS initially planned a return but later canceled due to unsuitable conditions.
British Airways has announced it will resume flights to Israel on October 25, operating one daily flight between Tel Aviv and London Heathrow. The airline had not flown to Israel since Operation "Iron Swords" and had previously postponed its return multiple times. The resumption of service is seen as a significant development for Israel's air connectivity, with London serving as a key hub for destinations in Europe, North America, and the Far East. Tamar Garzon, CEO of Gulliver Tourism Company, stated that this move offers Israeli travelers more options, flexibility, and potentially lower fares due to increased competition. She also noted that the return of international airlines indicates a positive recovery for Israel's tourism sector and strengthens its global air links.
Several other airlines have also recently returned or are planning to return to Israel. Air India is scheduled to resume operations on December 1 with five weekly flights. In the past month, United Airlines and Delta have returned, and Air Canada is expected to resume flights on November 30. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) initially announced a return for October 26 but later stated that conditions were not suitable for launching the planned route at this time.
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