United Airlines, based in Chicago, has exciting news for travelers between the US and Israel. With ceasefire agreements in place for Gaza and Lebanon, the carrier is set to resume its services between New York's Newark Liberty International Airport and Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport. Starting from March 15, 2025, United will offer daily flights using its modern Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The inaugural flight marks the beginning of a positive development in the region.

In a recent announcement, United shared its plans to add a second daily flight between the two cities from March 29, 2025. The airline's decision to reinstate these routes comes after canceling flights to Israel in August 2024 due to heightened tensions in the area. Emphasizing the importance of safety and operational readiness, United stated, "This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with our flight attendants and pilots' unions."

Passengers flying to Tel Aviv with United will have the option to connect through partner airlines like the Lufthansa Group. Additionally, United remains open to expanding its routes based on demand. The resumption of flights to Israel by United and other carriers like Delta Air Lines signals a promising period for transatlantic travel.

Delta Air Lines, another major US airline, has also announced its return to the US-Israel route. Starting April 1, 2025, Delta will operate daily nonstop services to Tel Aviv from New York-JFK using its Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. Furthermore, Delta customers will benefit from a new codeshare agreement with EL AL Israel Airlines, offering convenient connections from various US cities.

Aside from these established carriers, Arkia Israeli Airlines, Israel's second-largest airline, is gearing up for its new service between Tel Aviv and New York-JFK. Scheduled to begin on February 9, 2024, this route will be operated in partnership with TechAir, a tech-focused startup company facilitating business meetings between Israel and the US. The service, utilizing leased Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, will initially run three times a week until at least May 2025.

With United, Delta, and now Arkia entering the US-Israel market, the aviation industry anticipates increased competition and improved travel options for passengers. Travelers can look forward to seamless connections and enhanced services as these airlines reintroduce their transatlantic routes.