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Arkia Launches Direct Flights to Manila, Israir Adds New York Service

Arkia Airlines will launch direct flights to Manila, Philippines, starting January 3, 2027, with Israir Airlines beginning direct flights to New York on September 15. Both airlines are expanding their international route offerings.

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Arkia Launches Direct Flights to Manila, Israir Adds New York Service
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What happened

  1. 01Arkia launches direct flights to Manila, Philippines, starting January 3, 2027.
  2. 02Israir Airlines will begin direct flights to New York on September 15.
  3. 03Arkia's CEO highlighted the expansion into the Far East as strategic.
  4. 04Arkia's Manila flights will use an Airbus A330 and take about 11 hours.
  5. 05Ticket prices for Arkia's Manila route start at $750 economy and $1,800 business.
Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original

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