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Air Haifa Launches New Route Connecting Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat
Air Haifa has announced the launch of a new domestic flight route connecting Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport near Eilat, with flights scheduled to begin on October 25. Ticket sales for the new service opened on Sunday, October 11, featuring an introductory promotional fare starting at 79 shekels one-way, subject to seat availability.
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What happened
- 01Air Haifa is launching a new domestic flight route between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport near Eilat starting October 25.
- 02Ticket sales for the new route opened on Sunday, October 11, with introductory one-way fares starting at 79 shekels.
- 03The service will initially operate two daily round-trip flights from Terminal 1, increasing to three daily round-trips in November.
- 04Flights will utilize ATR 72-600 aircraft and have a travel duration of approximately one hour each way.
- 05The base promotional fare includes only a personal item, with extra fees starting at 49 shekels for carry-on and 77 shekels for checked bags.
- 06Passengers can change or cancel their bookings up to 24 hours before departure to receive a credit valid for two years.
- 07Air Haifa has transported approximately 600,000 passengers on 10,000 flights since beginning operations in September 2024.
- 08The airline joins Arkia and Israir as the third carrier operating flights between Israel's main international airport and Eilat.
The airline will initially operate two daily round-trip flights on the route, departing from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport. In November, the frequency is planned to increase to three daily round-trips. The flights will utilize Air Haifa's ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, with a flight duration of approximately one hour each way.
The base fare of 79 shekels includes only a personal item or backpack. Passengers wishing to bring additional luggage will face extra charges, starting at 49 shekels for a carry-on suitcase and 77 shekels for checked baggage. Passengers are permitted to change or cancel bookings up to 24 hours before departure in exchange for a credit valid for two years.
This expansion marks a strategic shift for Air Haifa, which was founded around Haifa Airport and is celebrating its second anniversary. Since its launch in September 2024, the airline has transported approximately 600,000 passengers on about 10,000 flights. By entering the central Israel-Eilat corridor, Air Haifa becomes the third airline to operate flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Eilat, joining Arkia and Israir.
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