Two Emirati carriers are among the first international airlines to resume flying to Israel since the war against Iran began on Feb. 28, highlighting the close cooperation and burgeoning ties between the two countries forged by the landmark Abraham Accords.
The resumption of service by Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier, Etihad, and low-cost FlyDubai to Tel Aviv puts them ahead of all major European and American airlines, which have not yet resumed flights to Israel.
“The fact that FlyDubai and Etihad have returned to Tel Aviv as one of the first and few foreign carriers to come back is a testament to their belief in Israel’s economy, and the strong appeal both airlines hold with the Israeli public,” Mark Feldman, CEO of Jerusalem’s Ziontours, told JNS on Monday.
With limited service to and from Israel on international carriers and fares on the four Israeli carriers high due to demand, the two Emirati airlines are marketing their popular connecting flights to and from the Far East and the United States for travelers to and from Israel.
