American aviation giant returns to Israel and expands flights

American United Airlines is returning to Israel: from September 8, flights between Newark and Tel Aviv will resume, with two daily flights. Meanwhile, KLM will resume service with Amsterdam from August 25, and Lufthansa Group plans up to 67 weekly flights. Israir is preparing to enter the American market. The return of carriers will intensify competition and may affect ticket prices.

American airline United Airlines is returning to Israel after a long hiatus. Flights are expected to resume on September 8: the first flight will depart from Newark to Tel Aviv, and on September 9 the first return flight from Ben-Gurion will take place. The carrier plans to operate two daily flights on the Newark–Tel Aviv route, significantly expanding seat availability on one of the most sought-after routes between Israel and the US. The return of United Airlines coincides with the restoration of flights by other major foreign carriers. On August 25, Dutch KLM will resume service between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam, with a technical stop in Larnaca initially. Lufthansa Group expects to operate up to 67 weekly flights in September, expanding travel options ahead of the autumn holidays. Israeli airline Israir is also preparing to enter the American market: it has received preliminary approval from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority and will seek permission from the US regulator. If successful, Israir could open flights to New York, intensifying competition. The mass return of foreign carriers is a significant change for the Israeli aviation market after a period of limited supply. An increase in the number of aircraft and available seats could intensify competition and gradually affect ticket prices.