Israir receives FAA approval to launch US flights, New York first
Israeli low-cost carrier Israir has been granted final authorization by the FAA to begin flights to the United States, with New York set as its first destination as early as October.
Israir, the Israeli budget carrier, says it has received final authorization from the US Federal Aviation Administration to operate flights to the United States. The approval opens the way for trans-Atlantic service, which the airline said could start as soon as October.
New York is the planned first gateway into the US market, according to the airline. It has not said which airport in the New York area would serve as the entry point, and no details on aircraft, frequency or fares were included in the information available.
Israir has built its business as a low-cost carrier in regional and short-haul markets. Moving into long-haul transatlantic flying would mark an expansion of its network beyond that base.
The airline is expected to confirm a specific launch date and route details as it finalizes its operational plans.
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- simpleflying.comIsraeli Budget Carrier Israir Given Go Ahead For US Flights As Soon As October