Air Haifa Launches New Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat Route for NIS 79
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israeli airline Air Haifa has launched ticket sales for a new route from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat, with introductory fares starting at 79 shekels one-way. The first flights will depart on October 25, taking about an hour. This expansion marks the airline's move into central Israel and coincides with its second anniversary, during which it has served 600,000 passengers.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Air Haifa is launching a new route from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat for 79 shekels.
- The inaugural flights are scheduled to depart on October 25.
- Flights will take approximately one hour on ATR 72-600 aircraft.
- The new route expands Air Haifa's operations from central Israel.
- The launch coincides with the airline's second anniversary.
- Air Haifa has transported 600,000 passengers in its first two years.
Israeli airline Air Haifa has commenced ticket sales for a new route connecting Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat. To mark the launch, the airline is offering introductory fares starting at 79 Israeli shekels one-way, subject to seat availability. The inaugural flights to Israel's southernmost city are scheduled to depart on October 25.
Flights will operate from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport using ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. The journey is expected to take approximately one hour, providing a faster alternative to road travel for those heading to Eilat.
This new route signifies an expansion for Air Haifa, which has primarily operated flights from Haifa Airport. The company is now extending its services to a central Israel hub, a move coinciding with its second anniversary. Over the past two years, Air Haifa has transported around 600,000 passengers and completed approximately 10,000 flights.
Miki Strassburger, a co-founder of the airline, stated that the new Ben Gurion-Eilat route represents another step in enhancing air travel accessibility for Israelis.
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