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Israel's Airfare Prices May Drop as Competition Returns to Ben Gurion Airport
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By Томер Адони
First reported by Channel 9 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Major international airlines are returning to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, increasing competition and potentially leading to lower airfares. While a sharp price drop isn't immediate, the growing number of carriers is expected to drive down costs over the coming months.
- 01International airlines are returning to Israel, increasing competition.
- 02Increased competition is expected to lower airfare prices for passengers.
- 03Delta, United, and Israir are resuming or launching flights to New York.
- 04European carriers like Wizz Air and Transavia are expanding services.
- 05A full price war is unlikely without the return of major low-cost carriers.
- 06High demand may keep prices elevated in the short term.
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