United Airlines Israel Chief Departs After 26 Years
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Yael Barzilai is leaving her position as United Airlines' managing director in Israel after 26 years. This departure follows the airline's recent resumption of flights to Israel last month after a six-month suspension. United plans to restore routes to Chicago and Washington D.C. in October and reintroduce service to San Francisco in March 2027.
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- Yael Barzilai is leaving her role as United Airlines' Israel chief after 26 years.
- United Airlines resumed flights to Israel last month after a six-month break.
- The airline plans to restore routes to Chicago and Washington D.C. in October.
- Direct service to San Francisco is slated to restart in March 2027.
- United has not yet named a replacement for Barzilai.
Yael Barzilai, the managing director of United Airlines in Israel, is concluding her tenure with the company after 26 years, marking the end of an era for both her and the airline's operations in the country. Barzilai, who began her career as a flight attendant, rose through the ranks to become a prominent figure associated with United's activities in Israel, fostering relationships with industry partners and professionals.
Her departure comes just a month after United Airlines resumed its flights to Israel following a hiatus due to the war with Iran.
United Airlines has been a significant carrier connecting Israel to its extensive network in the United States. The airline plans to further rebuild its presence by reinstating routes to Chicago and Washington D.C. in October and increasing flight frequency to Newark. Additionally, United aims to reintroduce its direct service between Tel Aviv and San Francisco in March 2027, operating three times weekly.
The company has not yet announced a successor for Barzilai to lead its operations in Israel.