· First flight will operate eastbound from Miami (MIA) to Tel Aviv (TLV) on June 4, tickets will be on sale Feb. 15
American has already announced new service to TLV from New York (JFK) launching May 6
TEL AVIV, Israel — Beginning June 4, American Airlines will launch new three times weekly service from its Miami (MIA) hub to Tel Aviv (TLV), operated on a Boeing 777-200. The airline will be the only U.S. carrier operating this route. Flights will be available for purchase beginning Feb. 15.
Onboard American’s 777-200, customers will have the option to choose Flagship Business, with lie flat, direct-aisle access seats, Premium Economy or Main Cabin on the 12-hour flight. The airline intends to serve pre-ordered Kosher meals and Kosher wine in each cabin. Evening flight times will also allow for optimal connections beyond MIA to 49 popular destinations across the Caribbean and Latin American, including Cancun, Mexico City, and Bogota.
American also recently announced it will commence daily year-round service from New York (JFK) to TLV, beginning May 6, also operated on a 777-200.
“American’s complementary schedule from Miami and New York to Tel Aviv will ensure enhanced connectivity for our customers travelling from Israel to the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Tom Lattig, Vice President EMEA Sales and Distribution, American Airlines. “We would also like to sincerely thank the team at Tel Aviv Airport, for their partnership and for supporting American to launch two new flights from Tel Aviv in quick succession. We’re looking forward to the summer and our expansion in Tel Aviv.”
American also intends to launch new service from TLV to its largest hub, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) later this year, which will provide several connections throughout the U.S. There will be additional details on the DFW service at a later date.
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