Blue Bird and TUS will merge under an Israeli flag with seven aircraft, joining the growing local market after serving over 700,000 passengers last year.
There are still airlines that have not yet announced their return to Israel, particularly on US routes, including United Airlines.
The Indian national airline suspended operations in Israel after October 7, but recommenced operations relatively quickly compared with other airlines in March 2024.
Transavia and Air France restart flights to Israel after a months-long pause.
The terrorist passed checks both when applying for his visa and in Ben-Gurion Airport after being blocked by an immigrations officer.
The flights will launch on February 8 and continue through May three times per week, costing $1,199 for a round-trip flight, including luggage, two meals, and drinks.
Despite the positive signal to the foreign airlines that their demands are being met, there has been little response on their part so far.
The test for the airlines should come very soon, after the amendment is given second and third readings in the Knesset, generally a technical procedure.
Foreign airlines have been demanding the change because of the frequent need to cancel flights during the war.
Wizz Air is offering cheap flights from Tel Aviv to various destinations from January 15, including London, Abu Dhabi, Rome, Milan, and Athens.
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