Based on the Sat/Sun flights TK TLV-IST and CX TLV-HKG: There are often more than 30 people collected to run to the gate to make the connection to Tokyo
What I do not understand is why they would choose Japan with a questionable amount of tourist over the Philippines with a steady stream. Only thing I can think is the Premium cabins to Tokyo will always be full as opposed to PH.
I would bet that many of those people rushing to make connections are business travelers. We have a friend working at Intel that needs to go there for work. Also, tourists and all the Filipino workers in Israel will be way more price sensitive and willing to add a stop to save a few dollars.
My child is going to be in Israel next year and I was just looking at trying to figure out the best (ie cheapest, Direct or possibly one stop in Amman) option for him to meet me in Asia for Hannukah, and it was interesting to see all the options. I also wonder if El AL will be able to tie this flight into flights on Quantas from Australia.
How do Australians generally travel to Israel now?
The flight Im really waiting for is direct to Singapore on SQ. Has anyone heard anything on progress on that?