Cathay Pacific Will Fly The A350 To Tel Aviv

Ouch! Just when SQ was planning to do it, but had issues with Malaysia not letting them fly to Israel.

Lucky, I believe it's Jerusalem at that first image, and not Tel Aviv. The shiny golden dome is the Dome of the Rock, at the Haram, in Jerusalem's Old Town.

I don't think the GCMAP is actually showing the route, so the route will actually be a little longer flying a little north...
Love your view about Alaska I didn't know it was possible, it's probably possible with RJ as well, 70000 in first class (Even though to TLV-HKG will be in Business) is great, Too bad we don't have CC options to transfer from for Alaska, Might just start buying miles as I do this route quite often TLV-HKG-US-TLV...

If there is good award space or a low fair then you should definitely take this as it would be great to see reviews of the Cathay A350 and also of Ben Gurion Airport and Israeli hotels.

I also would love to read a Ben and/or Tiffany review of a trip to wonderful Tel Aviv.

Booked.

't was bout time ! EL AL's flights to Hong Kong are always packed.

Assume it will follow a route similar to Korean's flight, up into Turkmenistan to avoid Iran, over into Turkey and then down over the Mediterranean.

Lucky - you should definitely try this flight assuming you can find award availability on dates that work for you, both to test out the Cathay A350 and to visit Israel. And maybe even try out El Al on the way back!

My partner is holding Malaysian passport so she cannot go to Israel. But can we do HKG-TLV-AMM, transiting in Tel Aviv Airport?

@Adam Smith Malaysians can definitely visit Israel, they just wouldn't stamp her passport. I can say that with all certainty

@Francisco Luz Yes, that is Jerusalem, but Jerusalem has no major airport. I don't expect him to show a picture of South San Francisco when talking about flights to SFO. (BTW, TLV airport isn't actually in Tel Aviv, either, but rather between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem).

@Adam Smith that just might make you the first person in history to transit in TLV =P

(An exaggeration, although I've never once seen anyone walking towards international connections--sorry I am not sure if you have to clear immigration but if memory serves, you do).

However, according to the Internets, Israel does not ban Malaysians, but they do require a visa. Her problem might be with the Malaysian government on her return, however.

There is no way a flight is going from Israel to Hong Kong by overflying Syria, Iraq, and Iran.

How revolting all that kosher food

When does Palestinian airlines start flying again?

Israel doesn't stamp passports anymore, they give you a stamped card in your passport, like Singapore now does. For Malay passports, like i have done with Indonesian passports in the past, you get your visa on a piece of paper fm the Israeli consulate in Singapore or Bangkok, and they won't stamp your passport. You won't have any issues w the Israelis.

Is the flight heading north, then curve south over Turkey? Or is it going to head south, then go up the Red Sea, cross Sinai Peninsula?

Shocked that SQ is not allowed to overfly Malaysian airspace then fly to TLV. They might begin south and bypass Malay airspace though.

Dr. Bongo's Aeroflot 777 Business Class

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Dr.Bongo's comment against kosher food is plainly anti-semitic. As for Palestinian Airways, it flew up until Palestinian terrorists started launching rockets against Israeli civilian targets. He,or she also forgets about all the Palestinian skyjackings,which are partly responsible for much of the security we are forced to endure. This bigot should be banned from a civilized site such as this.
SHALOM, Mordechai.

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Air India will soon start a B787 service from DEL-TLV as well. Official announcement pending.

The path that Hainan Airlines 7957 from Beijing to Tel Aviv follows is interesting: https://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/CHH7957/history/20161024/1755Z/ZBAA/LLBG

Is this bokable with Avios?

I have seen seats showing available on Qantas.com and asiamiles,com . American phone agents could also see those seats, but ba isn't showing them. didn't get around to calling Alaska.

Update
Business class awards are wide open.

"Wide open"? AA agents couldn't spot one single flight with more that 2 seats, either in coach or biz...

Need info on flying to Tel Aviiv. Want to use my Alaska Air miles, ticket for 2. Bus class. Want to fly from SFO during the fall of 2916" pls comment.

Interesting find. There is 1 seat available now on the HKG-TLV segment in C (confirmed on BA and with AA on the phone). CX675. But the date is Sept 1, 2017. This is a Friday. Doesn't seem to jive with the Tuesday, Thurs, Sat, Sun schedule. CX is also selling the seat on their website for the same day.

Any thoughts on why this might be happening?? Thx