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Israir wins U.S. approval to sell Tel Aviv–New York tickets for October 2026 launch

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Israel’s low-cost Israir has received U.S. Department of Transportation approval to begin selling tickets for nonstop Tel Aviv–New York flights starting October 19, 2026. The carrier still requires final operating approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can launch the service.

Discovered 2026-08-18T04:33:22.137079-07:00 | 2026-08-18T04:33:22.137079-07:00

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  • Israir’s planned nonstop service would add a low-cost competitor to the Tel Aviv–New York market, subject to final FAA operating approval.
  • The October 19, 2026 start date remains conditional: DOT has authorized ticket sales, but the FAA has not yet granted final approval to operate the flights.

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