Sunday, February 2, 2025 United Airlines has announced it will resume its flight services between New York and Tel Aviv on March 18, 2024. This decision comes after months of uncertainty regarding the company’s operations in Israel, following the escalation of violence in the region. The airline had initially considered restarting its flights earlier in February, but ultimately delayed the resumption until mid-March.
At the time of the announcement, tickets were still unavailable for purchase on the airline’s website. United Airlines’ Route Resumption According to reports from sources familiar with the situation, United Airlines is set to become the first U.S.
carrier to resume flights to Israel. Delta Airlines, which had previously announced its plans to restart its flights to Tel Aviv on April 1, 2024, will follow suit, offering seven weekly flights between New York and Tel Aviv. This marks a significant milestone for both airlines and the broader travel industry, which had been significantly disrupted by the ongoing conflict in Israel.
Before the outbreak of hostilities, United Airlines operated a robust flight schedule, offering 28 weekly flights from Tel Aviv to various U.S. destinations.
These included 14 weekly flights to New York, along with additional services to cities like Chicago, Washington D.C., and San Francisco.
However, the company suspended its operations in Israel on October 7, 2023, in response to the war. Resumption Timeline The decision to halt fli.