Israir, an Israeli budget airline, has been given the green light to begin operating flights to and from the United States. On Monday, the company announced that it had received final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for scheduled passenger service. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, tickets for these flights will be available for purchase in the near future and the first flights are expected to take off on October 19th.

Earlier this month, Israir revealed its plans to connect Tel Aviv with New York. However, it has not yet specified which of the three major airports in the New York area it will be serving. Currently, the only airlines offering nonstop flights between Israel and New York are the country’s flag carrier, El Al, which serves both JFK and Newark airports, and Arkia, the second largest airline in Israel, which flies to JFK only.

In addition to Israir, two U. S. carriers, United and Delta, are also planning to resume service between New York and Tel Aviv in September. This is good news for travelers looking to fly between these two popular destinations.

Israir is headquartered in Tel Aviv and currently serves over 30 destinations in Europe from Ben Gurion International Airport. The airline also offers flights to other international destinations such as Morocco, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, the Caucasus, and Kazakhstan.

The airline’s approval to fly to and from the United States is a significant milestone for Israir and for travelers looking for more options when flying between Israel and the U. S. With the addition of Israir’s flights, passengers will now have more choices and potentially more competitive pricing when planning their trips. This is also a positive development for the tourism industry in both countries, as it will likely lead to an increase in visitors and tourism revenue.

Overall, the news of Israir’s clearance to operate flights to and from the U. S. is a welcome development for travelers and for the aviation industry. With more options and competition, flying between Israel and the U. S. will become easier, more convenient, and potentially more affordable.