Israir Cleared to Sell Tickets for New York Flights, Set to Challenge Transatlantic Market
Israeli airline Israir has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin selling tickets for its planned nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and New York, opening the door to a new competitor on one of the busiest and most expensive Israel–U.S. routes • Read More
Israeli airline Israir has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin selling tickets for its planned nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and New York, opening the door to a new competitor on one of the busiest and most expensive Israel–U.S. routes. Final FAA approval to operate the flights is still pending.
Israir plans to launch the new service on October 19, 2026, subject to receiving the remaining regulatory approval. The airline intends to operate the route six times a week using Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.
The airline is expected to begin selling tickets next week, offering economy, premium and business-class options. Israir has not yet announced starting fares, but the addition of another carrier is expected to increase competition and could put downward pressure on ticket prices, particularly as more airlines return to the New York–Tel Aviv market.
Israir has acquired two Airbus A330 aircraft for its long-haul expansion. The aircraft were previously operated by American Airlines and had been in long-term storage before being acquired by Israir earlier this year.
The planned service comes as competition on the route is beginning to increase. Delta is scheduled to resume daily flights between JFK and Tel Aviv on September 7, while United is scheduled to resume service from Newark on September 8. Israir’s planned October launch would add another nonstop option for travelers between the New York area and Israel.
For Israeli and American travelers, the additional competition could provide more choices and potentially lower fares on the high-demand transatlantic route. However, Israir’s October launch remains dependent on receiving final FAA authorization, and the airline has said that passengers would receive refunds or alternative arrangements if approval is delayed.
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