Final approval – Israir enters the US aviation market
Israir Airlines has received final FAA approval to operate scheduled flights to the United States and is preparing to launch direct service between Tel Aviv and New York. Tickets will go on sale soon, although the launch was previously scheduled for October 19. Entering the route will increase competition with El Al and Arkia amid the suspension of flights by many international carriers.
Budget airline Israir has received final approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate scheduled passenger flights to North America. The carrier plans to launch direct air service between Tel Aviv and New York. Tickets will go on sale soon, although ticket sales were previously scheduled to begin on October 19. Israir's entry into this route comes amid a growing need for stable local carriers: due to military conflicts, many international companies have temporarily suspended flights to Israel. Now Israir will compete with national flag carrier El Al and local competitor Arkia, which launched flights to New York in February 2025. The article also provides the status of US airlines: Delta plans to resume flights on September 6, United Airlines on September 8, and American Airlines has canceled flights until March 27, 2027.