Delta Airlines has announced the resumption dates for its service to Israel from Boston and Atlanta. Starting April 15, 2024, the airline will reintroduce thrice-weekly flights between Atlanta and Tel Aviv, followed by a daily service from Boston to Tel Aviv commencing on October 24, 2024.
These routes, along with Delta’s New York-Tel Aviv flights, were part of its regular schedule before the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. Delta successfully resumed its New York JFK service on September 1, 2024, signaling a cautious return to normalcy for international travel to Tel Aviv.
Delta is the latest among U.S. carriers to enhance their flight offerings to Tel Aviv since a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on October 10, 2023. In addition to Delta’s plans, American Airlines has confirmed it will resume daily flights from New York to Tel Aviv starting March 31, 2024. This route was the only service that American operated to Tel Aviv before the conflict began, and it has been suspended since.
United Airlines is also making strides in reestablishing its services to Israel. The airline plans to resume flights from Chicago and Washington Dulles to Tel Aviv on November 1 and November 2, 2023, respectively. These flights will complement existing United services from Newark to Israel. However, United has not yet announced a return for its pre-war route from San Francisco to Tel Aviv.
In the midst of the ongoing conflict, El Al has continued to operate several flights from various U.S. destinations, maintaining a crucial link for travelers between the United States and Israel.
The resumption of these flight services marks a significant step toward restoring travel connectivity in the region, with airlines adapting to the evolving situation. Travelers looking to plan their trips to Israel can check for additional flight availability and updates as airlines refine their schedules in the coming months.
