Air Haifa Launches New Flights to Eilat from Ben Gurion Airport
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Air Haifa is launching a new flight route between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport near Eilat, with introductory fares starting at 79 shekels one-way. The service will begin with two daily round-trip flights, increasing to three in November. This expansion aims to provide more flight options for Israelis, offering flexibility and affordable travel. The airline has transported around 600,000 passengers since beginning operations in September 2024.
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- Air Haifa introduces a new flight route from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport near Eilat.
- Introductory fares for the new route start at 79 shekels one-way, subject to availability.
- The service will initially operate two daily round-trip flights, increasing to three in November.
- Additional baggage options are available for purchase, starting at 49 shekels for a carry-on.
- Passengers can change or cancel flights up to 24 hours before departure for future credit.
- The new route aims to expand flight options for Israelis with a focus on simplicity and flexibility.
Air Haifa has announced the opening of sales for a new flight route connecting Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv to Ramon Airport (ETM) near Eilat. To mark the launch, the airline is offering introductory fares starting at 79 shekels one-way, subject to availability. Initially, the route will operate with two round-trip flights per day, with plans to increase to three daily flights starting in November. Flights will depart from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport and will be operated using the company's ATR 72-600 aircraft. The flight duration is approximately one hour. The base ticket price includes a personal hand bag or backpack. Additional baggage, such as a carry-on suitcase, will cost an extra 49 shekels, and a checked suitcase will cost from 77 shekels. Air Haifa will allow passengers to change or cancel flights up to 24 hours before departure, receiving a credit for future flights valid for two years. This new route comes nearly two years after Air Haifa began operations in September 2024, having transported approximately 600,000 passengers on about 10,000 flights. The airline reported a monthly record of about 61,000 passengers in August. The new TLV-ETM route complements Air Haifa's existing services from Haifa Airport. Miki Strassburger, a co-founder of Air Haifa, stated that the new route is another step in the company's mission to expand flight options for Israelis, offering simplicity, flexibility, and passenger-centric service.
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