United to restart service to Tel Aviv, Israel

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United Airlines (UAL) has announced plans to resume flights between New York/Newark and Tel Aviv, Israel, starting March 15, 2024. The airline will initially operate one daily flight, with a second daily service beginning March 29. The routes will be serviced by Boeing 787-10 aircraft.

This development makes United the first U.S. airline to restart service to Tel Aviv this year. The decision follows a comprehensive operational assessment and collaboration with flight attendant and pilot unions. United maintains connections to Tel Aviv through partnership with Lufthansa Group airlines and will consider restoring additional flights based on market demand.

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First U.S. airline to resume Tel Aviv service in 2024
Expanding route capacity with two daily flights
Strategic partnership with Lufthansa Group maintaining market presence

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service restoration compared to pre-disruption levels
Potential operational risks in a volatile region

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+3.66% News Effect

On the day this news was published, UAL gained 3.66%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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02/04/2025 - 08:00 AM

Flights from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv resume March 15, with second daily flight resuming March 29

CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United is pleased to announce plans to restart New York/Newark to Tel Aviv service on March 15, with a second daily flight planned to begin March 29. This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots. The flights will be operated on Boeing 787-10s.

United has a longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv, and this return will make United the first U.S. airline to resume service this year. United also offers connections to Tel Aviv through partners including Lufthansa Group airlines. United will continue to evaluate opportunities to restore additional flights based on demand.

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".