After nearly two years, American Airlines rejoins United and Delta in resuming New York–Tel Aviv flights, signaling renewed confidence in Israel’s post-war stability and resilience.
In a landmark move symbolizing the revival of Israel’s global connectivity and economic strength, American Airlines announced on Friday that it will resume flights to Tel Aviv in March 2025, officially restoring full U.S. commercial air service to the Jewish state after the war with Hamas.
The decision makes American Airlines the final major U.S. carrier — after United and Delta — to return to Israel, marking a powerful vote of confidence in Israel’s restored security and stability following the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that ended the Gaza conflict.
“We’re proud to reconnect New York and Tel Aviv — two cities that represent the very best of innovation, culture, and resilience,” an American Airlines spokesperson said, in a statement celebrating the airline’s renewed partnership with Israel.
Beginning March 28, 2025, the carrier will operate daily non-stop flights from New York’s JFK International Airport to Tel Aviv, with return service launching on March 31.
The New York–Tel Aviv corridor, one of the most profitable and high-demand international routes in the world, serves as a critical link not only for tourism and business but also for the vast American Jewish diaspora and tech investors who view Israel as a hub of innovation and faith.
American’s cautious approach — waiting nearly two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre — underscores how seriously the airline assessed regional security before returning. Yet, its comeback now sends a clear signal: Israel is open, safe, and soaring again.
The airline industry sees Tel Aviv as a gateway not just to Israel but to the broader Middle East — an arena transformed by Trump-era Abraham Accords and strengthened by Israel’s strategic partnerships with the U.S., UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
For Israelis, the resumption of American Airlines flights is more than a commercial milestone — it is a reaffirmation of global confidence in Israel’s endurance, its recovery, and its unbreakable bond with the United States.In a landmark move symbolizing the revival of Israel’s global connectivity and economic strength, American Airlines announced on Friday that it will resume flights to Tel Aviv in March 2025, officially restoring full U.S. commercial air service to the Jewish state after the war with Hamas.
The decision makes American Airlines the final major U.S. carrier — after United and Delta — to return to Israel, marking a powerful vote of confidence in Israel’s restored security and stability following the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that ended the Gaza conflict.
“We’re proud to reconnect New York and Tel Aviv — two cities that represent the very best of innovation, culture, and resilience,” an American Airlines spokesperson said, in a statement celebrating the airline’s renewed partnership with Israel.
Beginning March 28, 2025, the carrier will operate daily non-stop flights from New York’s JFK International Airport to Tel Aviv, with return service launching on March 31.
The New York–Tel Aviv corridor, one of the most profitable and high-demand international routes in the world, serves as a critical link not only for tourism and business but also for the vast American Jewish diaspora and tech investors who view Israel as a hub of innovation and faith.
American’s cautious approach — waiting nearly two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre — underscores how seriously the airline assessed regional security before returning. Yet, its comeback now sends a clear signal: Israel is open, safe, and soaring again.
The airline industry sees Tel Aviv as a gateway not just to Israel but to the broader Middle East — an arena transformed by Trump-era Abraham Accords and strengthened by Israel’s strategic partnerships with the U.S., UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
For Israelis, the resumption of American Airlines flights is more than a commercial milestone — it is a reaffirmation of global confidence in Israel’s endurance, its recovery, and its unbreakable bond with the United States.
