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Blue Bird Airways expands Italy network with four direct routes from Tel Aviv

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Blue Bird Airways is expanding its flight network from Tel Aviv to Italy in September, adding direct routes to Rome, Bologna, and Naples.
  • These new routes will complement the airline's existing service to Bergamo, near Milan, making Italy a key market for the carrier.
  • The expansion aims to provide Israeli travelers with more options and competitive pricing, with round-trip fares starting at €270.

Blue Bird Airways is set to significantly boost its operations between Israel and Italy, launching direct flights from Tel Aviv to three new Italian cities in September. The airline will add Rome, Bologna, and Naples to its route map, enhancing its existing service to Bergamo, which has been operational since May.

Italy continues to be one of the most popular vacation destinations for Israelis, as reflected in both demand and Ben-Gurion Airport statistics showing a rise in passenger traffic to the country.

— Arnon EnglenderExplaining the strategic importance of expanding flight operations to Italy.

With these additions, Italy is poised to become one of Blue Bird Airways' primary markets accessible from Ben-Gurion Airport. Some routes are scheduled to operate daily, while others will run multiple times per week, offering increased connectivity for travelers. Flights to Rome commence on September 3 with three weekly services, scaling to daily operations by September 13. Bologna will see flights starting September 2, operating three times weekly, and Naples service begins September 16 with two weekly flights, expanding to three weekly services by September 25.

Expanding our operations to four destinations allows us to offer a broader response to travelers, whether they are planning a vacation in northern, central or southern Italy.

— Arnon EnglenderHighlighting the benefits of the expanded route network for travelers.

The expanded network is a joint effort with TUS Airways, as both carriers are owned by Kavei Hufsha (Holiday Lines). This expansion is strategically timed for the autumn travel season and the upcoming Jewish High Holidays, a period known for pleasant weather and fewer crowds in Italy. Arnon Englender, representing the ownership, highlighted that offering flights to four Italian destinations provides greater flexibility for travelers seeking to explore different regions of the country.

Autumn is one of the best times to travel in Italy, featuring pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and coinciding with the Jewish High Holidays, allowing for longer and more flexible trips.

— Arnon EnglenderDescribing the advantages of the timing for the new flight services.

Blue Bird Airways is promoting the new routes with competitive round-trip fares starting at €270. The airline anticipates that the combination of diverse destinations, frequent flights, and attractive pricing will drive continued growth in passenger traffic between Israel and Italy. This move capitalizes on Italy's enduring popularity as a vacation spot for Israelis, as evidenced by rising passenger numbers to the country.

We believe the combination of diverse destinations, high frequencies and competitive round-trip prices starting from €270 will drive continued growth in passenger traffic between the countries.

— Arnon EnglenderExpressing confidence in the success of the expanded flight offerings.
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