Ex-TLV Routes and Flights Discussions

[tavster]

Yeah I'm aware. Do we know if they plan to fly over countries that don't give flyover rights to LY?

Looks like they have the same flyover restrictions as LY when it comes to African countries. Otherwise wouldn't they fly straight?

[Proisrael]

Am I the only one not to know there is a direct flight to Tenerife from Israel?

[moisheyb]

Am I the only one not to know there is a direct flight to Tenerife from Israel?

I believe its seasonal and definitely not daily

[Yaalili]

Aegean Airlines in summer 2019 season plans to introduce additional route to Israel, as the airline plans Rhodes – Tel Aviv nonstop service. Effective from 18APR19, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route twice a week.

A3484 RHO0145 – 0310TLV 320 47
A3485 TLV0650 – 0835RHO 320 47

[davidrotts63]

Aegean Airlines in summer 2019 season plans to introduce additional route to Israel, as the airline plans Rhodes – Tel Aviv nonstop service. Effective from 18APR19, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route twice a week.

A3484 RHO0145 – 0310TLV 320 47
A3485 TLV0650 – 0835RHO 320 47

That's exciting, no one ever had this route before?

[yochai]

That's exciting, no one ever had this route before?

Was never a scheduled route. Though in vacation season there are usually a few charter flights a day.

[ExGingi]

Was thinking of posting this in Turkish Airlines thread, but since this is relevant to Ex-TLV, I figured this thread is more relevant.

Calcalist is reporting that Isracard is signing a deal with Turkish Airlines for a loyalty card:

https://www.calcalist.co.il/markets/articles/0,7340,L-3752401,00.html

[a good yeshiva bachur]

Looks like they have the same flyover restrictions as LY when it comes to African countries. Otherwise wouldn't they fly straight?

how much shorter is it to fly straight?

[efflpetzel]

Was thinking of posting this in Turkish Airlines thread, but since this is relevant to Ex-TLV, I figured this thread is more relevant.

Calcalist is reporting that Isracard is signing a deal with Turkish Airlines for a loyalty card:

https://www.calcalist.co.il/markets/articles/0,7340,L-3752401,00.html

Traitors.

[ExGingi]

Traitors.

Who are you calling traitors?

[efflpetzel]

Who are you calling traitors?

Isracard.

If they do this deal they should be ashamed of themselves

[yochai]

It’s about time. The only airlines that have an Israeli branded CC are El Al and Lufthansa.

[a good yeshiva bachur]

It’s about time. The only airlines that have an Israeli branded CC are El Al and Lufthansa.

but why Turkey out of all airlines?

[PlatinumGuy]

Turkish is the largest airline in TLV after LY.

Elal is making a fortune with the Fly Card, it is a no brainer for other card issuers to compete with them.

Israeli & EU cc will never earn as much as USA cards, since the interchange in Israel is ~%0.70 compared with %2+ in the US

[ExGingi]

but why Turkey out of all airlines?

Maybe because after ELAL it has the most scheduled flights and capacity out of TLV (other than possibly LCC).

[elya]

Seems VS is considering flights LHR-TLV.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-virgin-atlantic-plans-tel-aviv-london-flights-report-1001266134

[davidrotts63]

Seems VS is considering flights LHR-TLV.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-virgin-atlantic-plans-tel-aviv-london-flights-report-1001266134

Very exciting.

[ExGingi]

Very exciting.

I wouldn't get over excited, as Israeli news outlets were the originators of fake news before it was cool to publish fake news (or something along those lines to paraphrase @Dan). That being said, with the fact that they are getting an Israeli as a CEO maybe it's just something that he might bring to the front burner for consideration.

[yandmk]

Very exciting.

Indeed. Though, I don't really see the logic as the TLV - LON market is already flooded with capacity and they have a partnership with LY for flights to the US.
Btw, once on the topic, I noticed that VS has published fares from TLV to the US via MAN with the new flight from El Al on the route.

[ad120]

Indeed. Though, I don't really see the logic as the TLV - LON market is already flooded with capacity and they have a partnership with LY for flights to the US.
Btw, once on the topic, I noticed that VS has published fares from TLV to the US via MAN with the new flight from El Al on the route.

I would think that EX-LON is profitable. It would also provide a connection for EX-US flights if timed right.