Good news for travelers: after 70 years, the airline returns to Israel

German airline Condor has returned to Israel after 70 years, launching a daily route between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv. The inaugural flight landed at Ben Gurion Airport over the weekend. The company, operating since 1956, flies about 10 million passengers a year to over 70 destinations, and is known for its colorful fleet with wide stripes.

German airline Condor has officially returned to Israel after 70 years, with the inaugural flight landing at Ben Gurion Airport over the weekend. The company has begun operating a new daily route between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv, allowing passengers to fly directly to one of Europe's major airports and from there continue to dozens of destinations across the continent and the world. Condor, operating since 1956, is one of Germany's oldest airlines and currently flies about 10 million passengers a year to over 70 destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. In recent years, the company has invested billions of euros in renewing its fleet, and was the first in Germany to take delivery of the Airbus A330neo aircraft for long-haul flights. The new route joins a number of foreign airlines that have recently expanded their operations in Israel, increasing the supply of flights to Germany. The company also stands out for its unique fleet with colorful stripes in shades of yellow, blue, red, green, or beige, a design reminiscent of beach towels and reflecting the world of vacations.