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United Airlines to resume San Francisco-Tel Aviv route, boasts of most business class seats offered

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • United Airlines will resume direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv on March 28, 2027, three times per week.
  • The airline claims to offer the most business class seats on this route compared to competitors.
  • Flights were suspended in February following military operations in the region but are now being reinstated, alongside new international routes to Japan, Italy, and France.

United Airlines is set to re-establish its direct flight service between San Francisco and Tel Aviv starting March 28, 2027. The airline announced it will operate this route three times weekly, emphasizing its offering of the highest frequency of business class seats between the two cities. This resumption follows a suspension of flights in February, which occurred after military operations began in the region.

In addition to the San Francisco route, United continues to offer direct flights from Tel Aviv to Newark, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Earlier in August, reports indicated the airline planned to restart two daily flights from Newark to Tel Aviv starting September 8. The airline's expansion also includes new international routes connecting Los Angeles to Osaka, Washington to Milan, and Denver to Paris.

We aim to have a destination on our route map for every traveler, at every stage of their lives. Whether it's a business trip, a dream honeymoon, a bucket-list adventure, or a trip home to see family, we're making the world feel smaller and connecting cultures at a scale no other airline in the world can match.

โ€” Patrick QuayleUnited's Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, speaking at an event about the airline's global network expansion.

Patrick Quayle, United's Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, highlighted the airline's commitment to expanding its global network. "We aim to have a destination on our route map for every traveler, at every stage of their lives," Quayle stated at a recent event. He added that the airline has added flights to nearly 60 new international cities in the last decade, aiming to connect cultures and inspire travelers worldwide.

We've added flights to nearly 60 new international cities in the last decade, building a global network with the breadth and reach to set travel trends and inspire even the most discerning travelers to discover somewhere new. When someone visits our website or app to start planning a trip, they'll be amazed by where United can take them.

โ€” Patrick QuayleUnited's Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, discussing the airline's growth and reach.
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