Many foreign carriers suspended service to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv amid the October 7 attacks and Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Three U.S. carriers – American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines – suspended their routes serving Israel from various U.S. destinations. However, United will become the first American carrier to resume flying to Tel Aviv by reinstating nonstop flights from its Newark (EWR) hub.
Former Flights from the U.S. to Israel
American, Delta, and United offered flights from several U.S. cities to accommodate the demand for travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories. These are the routes each airline served:
- American Airlines: New York (JFK). The carrier also served Miami (MIA), but this route ended due to competition from Israel’s flag carrier, El Al.
- Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), New York (JFK).
- United…
