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    Arkia Launches Nonstop Tel Aviv – New York Service, Expanding Into North America

    12 de febrero de 2025 - 19:18
    Arkia Launches Nonstop Tel Aviv – New York Service, Expanding Into North America
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    Arkia has officially entered the North American market with the launch of its nonstop route between Tel Aviv (TLV) and New York-JFK (JFK). The service is operated using Iberojet aircraft under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement provided by Classic Air. According to Arkia, this partnership offers flexible and efficient ACMI solutions, allowing airlines to expand their global presence.

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    Inaugural Flight Details

    The first flight (IZ 991) carried 320 passengers aboard an Airbus A330-900neo, registered CS-TKH. The aircraft departed Ben Gurion International Airport at 23:59 local time on February 8 and landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 05:03 the next day, completing the journey in 12 hours and 5 minutes.

    arkia tlv-jfk iberojet

    According to the airline, this new route will strengthen transatlantic connectivity and offer competitive fares for travelers. The inaugural flight ceremony was attended by José Ignacio Lugo, CEO of Iberojet, and Amal Elazouan, Commercial Director of Charter and ACMI.

    Competition and Market Context

    Arkia is now the second airline operating flights between Israel and North America, competing with EL AL. Following the ceasefire in Gaza, several airlines are resuming flights to Tel Aviv, including:

    • United Airlines – Returning to Tel Aviv from Newark (EWR) on March 15.
    • Delta Air Lines – Resuming New York-JFK to Tel Aviv flights on April 1.

    Arkia’s Tel Aviv – New York (JFK) Flight Schedule

    Flight IZ 991 (TLV – JFK):

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    • Mondays & Wednesdays: Depart 12:00 PM, Arrive 6:20 PM
    • Saturdays: Depart 11:30 PM, Arrive 5:50 AM (+1 day)

    Flight IZ 992 (JFK – TLV):

    • Mondays & Sundays: Depart 3:00 PM, Arrive 9:00 AM (+1 day)
    • Thursdays: Depart 3:55 PM, Arrive 10:00 AM (+1 day)

    Arkia’s new transatlantic service provides travelers with more options between Israel and the U.S., marking a significant milestone in the airline’s international expansion.

    Temas
    • Arkia
    • Iberojet
    • Tel Aviv
    • New York
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    Rainer Nieves Dolande
    Rainer Nieves Dolande

    Corresponsal en Venezuela de Aviacionline. Editor. Estudiante de Ingeniería.

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