Air Haifa Launches New Domestic Route with Fares Starting at 79 Shekels
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli airline Air Haifa has launched a new domestic route between Ben Gurion and Ramon airports, with tickets starting at 79 shekels. The service began on October 11, marking the airline's second anniversary, and will initially feature two daily flights per direction, increasing to three in November. The airline aims to make air travel more accessible with flexible booking options and affordable fares.
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- Air Haifa launched a new domestic route between Ben Gurion and Ramon airports starting October 11.
- Tickets for the new route are available from 79 shekels one-way, with additional fees for checked baggage.
- The airline plans two daily flights initially, increasing to three daily flights by November.
- Passengers can change or cancel flights up to 24 hours before departure for a two-year travel credit.
- The launch coincides with Air Haifa's second anniversary, having flown 600,000 passengers since September 2024.
Israeli airline Air Haifa has announced the launch of a new domestic route connecting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv with Ramon Airport near Eilat. The flight duration will be approximately one hour. Ticket sales commenced on Sunday, October 11, coinciding with the airline's second anniversary. Special fares, starting at 79 shekels one-way, are available on a first-come, first-served basis for flights in both directions.
Initially, Air Haifa plans to operate two daily flights in each direction, with a frequency increase to three daily flights expected in November. Flights will depart from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport. The airline will utilize its existing fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft for this route.
The base fare of 79 shekels includes the transport of a personal backpack or small carry-on. Additional baggage, such as a wheeled suitcase, will cost 49 shekels, while a standard suitcase will be 77 shekels. The airline is also offering a flexible booking policy, allowing passengers to cancel or change flights up to 24 hours before departure and receive a credit valid for two years for future travel.
The new route marks a significant expansion of Air Haifa's domestic network, complementing its existing services from Haifa and aiming to provide more travel options for Israelis. Since its inception in September 2024, Air Haifa has transported approximately 600,000 passengers on nearly 10,000 flights. Miki Strassburger, co-founder of Air Haifa, stated that the company's goal is to make air travel more accessible and offer greater travel choices, with the new route being a step towards this strategy. He highlighted ease of booking, flexible conditions, and passenger convenience as key advantages.
