Airlines Expand Flights From Ben Gurion Amid Shifting Security Landscape
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Four foreign airlines are expanding or resuming flights from Ben Gurion Airport to the US, UK, Spain, and UAE, with some routes facing ongoing restrictions. Etihad Airways is increasing passenger capacity on its Abu Dhabi route by using larger aircraft, while United Airlines is adding flights to Chicago and Washington, and planning a return to San Francisco. British Airways and Iberia are also resuming service to London and Madrid, respectively, potentially increasing competition on European routes.
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- Four foreign airlines are expanding or resuming flights from Ben Gurion Airport to multiple international destinations.
- Etihad Airways will use larger aircraft on its Abu Dhabi route, increasing capacity by over 11%.
- United Airlines is adding new routes to Chicago and Washington, and plans to resume flights to San Francisco.
- British Airways and Iberia are returning to service with flights to London and Madrid, respectively.
- Air travel to the UAE remains limited, with Etihad being the sole direct carrier.
- Flight schedules and availability are still influenced by security conditions and demand.
International air travel is gradually recovering with four foreign carriers announcing expanded or resumed service from Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers can anticipate more flights to the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. However, some routes still face limitations, and flight schedules remain influenced by security conditions.
British Airways and Iberia are set to return to the Israeli market on October 25, following a suspension during the "Lion's Roar" military operation, according to Calcalist. Concurrently, United Airlines is increasing its routes, and Etihad Airways is boosting capacity on its Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flights.
Etihad will deploy a larger Boeing 787 Dreamliner, seating 316 passengers, on one of its daily Abu Dhabi flights starting November 9, replacing an Airbus A321 that holds 188. This change will increase total weekly seat capacity by approximately 11.3%, from 1128 to 1256, without altering the number of flights. The Abu Dhabi route is significant for travelers connecting to Asia, and the increased capacity may ease the search for connecting flights.
Despite the capacity increase, air travel to the UAE remains restricted. FlyDubai has not resumed flights after a hijacking attempt, and Israeli airlines have not yet received permission to fly to the Emirates. Consequently, Etihad is currently the sole carrier operating direct flights between Israel and the UAE.
United Airlines, which restarted Tel Aviv-Newark flights on September 9, is adding more U.S. routes. Starting October 26, it will offer four weekly flights to Chicago, followed by three weekly flights to Washington on October 28. These new routes will complement its existing two daily flights to Newark. United also plans to resume Tel Aviv-San Francisco service by March 30, 2027. These U.S. routes are important for onward travel within North America via United's hub airports.
In Europe, British Airways will resume London flights on October 25 with one daily service, down from two previously. Iberia plans to restart its Madrid route with daily flights. The return of these carriers, both part of the IAG group, could intensify competition on European routes. The actual availability of seats will depend on aircraft types, flight frequency, and demand, which typically rises before the Christmas holidays.
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