Israeli Hi-Tech Firms Working on Private Deal for Affordable US-Israel Flights

With many airlines canceling their flights to Israel, and ticket prices for flights between the US and Israeli sky-high, some Israeli hi-tech companies are conducting advanced negotiations to bring about affordable flights between Israel and the United States from January to March 2025.

The plan would see tickets become available to the public at prices similar to those as before the war, and revenues would be donated to non-profit organizations working to rehabilitate the country.

A high-tech industry command center, consisting of some of the largest companies in Israel, is negotiating with three different companies offering to operate the flights.  The flights would take place at least three times a week, in large aircraft such as the Dreamliner or Airbus.  Whichever company is chosen would need to be given a license to operate the flights from the Israeli Transportation Ministry.  However this is not expected to be a major holdup, as these flights are only planned to be a temporary measure. 

The plan calls for cargo hauling to increase revenue on the flights, as well as for companies to commit to purchasing tickets at a certain price.

Explaining the reasoning for the plan, the high-tech companies said: “We decided not to wait for solutions from the Transportation Ministry and to take the initiative ourselves.

We hope to begin ticket sales in the coming days through travel agencies and commit to fair prices similar to those offered before the war. If demand grows, we will extend the program beyond the months agreed.”

{Matzav.com}