Summary Overall, Israel's connectivity has worsened year-on-year (YoY) due to the precarious security situation of the country and its airspace. However, its airlines have performed relatively well and have managed to remain profitable. In addition, airHaifa is planning to launch its operations soon, with the startup airline seeking the approval from the local aviation authorities.
With the war in Israel and the Gaza Strip raging on for close to a year now, the country’s air connectivity with the outside world has, naturally, suffered. In August, there were 675 fewer weekly flights scheduled to depart Israel than in August 2023, with several airlines, including US-based carriers such as American Airlines, completely exiting the market for the time being. For some Israeli airlines, the last months have been difficult.
For example, Israir has scheduled 113 fewer departures from its base country year-on-year (YoY) in August, ranking first regarding the number of flights cut during the month. Israel's air connectivity August 2023 August 2024 Change Weekly departures 1,710 1,035 -39.4% Weekly seats 327,499 198,557 -39.
3% Weekly available seat kilometers (ASK) 933.4 million 563.1 million -39.
6% However, for others, this has been a golden opportunity to increase their market share and, due to the imbalance of supply and demand, increase profitability and revenues. Others saw a chance to open up new services from new markets within the country. EL AL’s golden age Since the war, w.