United Air comments on Tel Aviv flights in emailed statement

United Air comments on Tel Aviv flights in emailed statement

United Airlines has announced that it will resume flights to Tel Aviv, marking a significant development in the aviation industry's recovery from the recent conflict in the region. The Chicago-based airline will operate twice daily nonstop services from its Newark hub to Tel Aviv, starting on July 22 [1]. This move comes after the European Aviation Authority lifted all flight restrictions on Israel on July 1 [1].

United Airlines had previously planned to resume service to Tel Aviv on August 1, but has now advanced its schedule by two weeks. This decision follows the lifting of the European Union's aviation safety advisory for Israel, which had previously recommended pilots avoid the region due to the risk of war with Iran [2]. United's chief rival, Delta Air Lines, is set to resume service from New York to Tel Aviv on September 1 [1].

The lucrative transatlantic route has been operated this month only by Israeli carriers El Al and Arkia, which have been running completely oversold flights. The resumption of flights by United Airlines and other major carriers is expected to ease the demand on these Israeli carriers and provide more options for travelers.

The decision to resume flights also reflects the growing confidence in the stability of the region, as Israel reopened its airspace nearly two weeks ago. However, several major European and U.S. airlines, including British Airways, have not yet announced a resumption date for their flight operations to and from Tel Aviv.

References:
[1] https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/united-airlines-israel-flights/2025/07/08/id/1217990/
[2] https://www.timesofisrael.com/lufthansa-carrier-group-to-resume-flying-to-israel-starting-august-1/