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Competition Returns to Ben Gurion Airport, Driving Down Ticket Prices
How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By Томер Адони
First reported by Ynetnews · 11 hours ago
What happened
Competition has returned to the Israeli air travel market, with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines re-entering routes to New York. This has led to a significant drop in ticket prices, with some flights now available for under $800.
- 01Competition from returning airlines is lowering flight prices from Israel to the US.
- 02Direct flights to New York are now available for under $800 for early 2027.
- 03Delta, United, El Al, Israir, and Arkia are increasing capacity on the route.
- 04Prices are expected to continue falling as more seats become available.
- 05Flexible travelers are most likely to find the lowest fares.
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