In October 2023, we saw most international airlines discontinue flights to Israel over safety concerns, following the Hamas terror attacks, and subsequent conflict. Ever since, we’ve seen foreign airlines take an “on again, off again” approach to service, based on the constantly evolving security situation. They want to fly to Tel Aviv, given that it’s a lucrative market, but they also have to take precautions.
Along those lines, we’ve just seen United once again reveal when it will reinstate flights to Israel, after its latest round of suspensions. Delta resumed flights to Israel as of May 20, 2025, and United is just a couple of weeks behind, as flagged by @xJonNYC.
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United will resume Newark to Tel Aviv route soon
As of June 5, 2025, United plans to resume daily flights between Newark (EWR) and Tel Aviv (TLV). The route will operate with the following schedule:
UA84 Newark to Tel Aviv departing 3:30PM arriving 8:55AM (+1 day)
UA85 Tel Aviv to Newark departing 11:00AM arriving 3:45PM
Then as of June 6, 2025, United plans to resume a second daily flight between the two airports, with the added frequency having the following schedule:
UA90 Newark to Tel Aviv departing 10:50PM arriving 4:20PM (+1 day)
UA91 Tel Aviv to Newark departing 11:25PM arriving 4:10AM (+1 day)
Both frequencies will be operated by Boeing 787-10s, featuring 318 seats, configured with 44 business class seats, 21 premium economy seats, and 253 economy seats. The 5,685-mile flight is blocked at around 11 hours eastbound and around 12 hours westbound.
For what it’s worth, United last operated to Tel Aviv on May 3, 2025, so this latest suspension lasted for just over a month.
United plans to add more Israel flights soon
As usual, United is resuming flights to Israel following a “detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent flight attendants and pilots.” United also offers connecting itineraries to Tel Aviv through partners, including Lufthansa Group airlines, as they’re resuming service to Israel as well.
As you can see, the emphasis right now is on offering service out of Newark, but presumably United hopes to eventually operate flights to Tel Aviv from other gateways. Going back a couple of years, United also flew to Israel from Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and Washington (IAD).
However, I wouldn’t be surprised if we only see more route resumptions to Israel several months from now, after the busy summer travel season. After all, United is probably pretty maxed out in terms of its schedule for summer, given the number of routes the airline operates seasonally to Europe.
Prior to October 2023, United was by far the biggest US carrier in Israel, and it has historically been one of United’s most lucrative international markets. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Delta become more competitive though, especially with the airline partnering with EL AL.
Bottom line
As of early June 2025, United will resume flights to Israel. As of June 5, the airline will fly once daily from Newark to Tel Aviv, and then as of the next day, the airline will fly twice daily in the market. For the first time, we’re seeing United resume flights to Israel after Delta, as that airline resumed flights a couple of weeks earlier.
What do you make of United resuming flights to Israel?
That land is called Palestine and it’s time it was reunified so everyone can live in peace - free of apartheid, occupation, starvation and 77 years of violent land theft.
Does this mean it is safe to travel to there now? I have been postponning travel to the area because of security concerns.
Regis, I have delayed responding to your question “Is it safe to travel there now?” while waiting for the slick-prick responders to offer their antisemitic views. That aside ….
Personally, I would not hesitate to travel to Israel. I have visited many, many times over the decades, both for business, as a tourist and during troubled times. Currently security in Israel is highly effective especially in the cities. However, some people are not comfortable...
Regis, I have delayed responding to your question “Is it safe to travel there now?” while waiting for the slick-prick responders to offer their antisemitic views. That aside ….
Personally, I would not hesitate to travel to Israel. I have visited many, many times over the decades, both for business, as a tourist and during troubled times. Currently security in Israel is highly effective especially in the cities. However, some people are not comfortable with the presence of armed IDF, police, etc, in great numbers. I take reassurance from their presence.
Your home country should provide advice to their citizens. I have included useful links to both the UK and Israeli government sites:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/israel
https://www.oref.org.il/en
The main concern for many travellers to Israel is holiday insurance and inflation. In general, Israeli Arabs, like the Jewish traders, are more interested in relieving you of your money than your life.
Jerusalem is one city on this earth which everyone should visit before they die. Personally, I would feel no less safe there tomorrow than in any American city. Situational awareness however is essential in any unfamiliar country. Do your own research and lots of it, until you are happy one way or another.
I hope this helps?
So you’re saying genocide, ethnic cleansing, starvation are Jewish values are you?
You must be if you think opposing these realities is anti-Semitic
While Air France has resumed flights to TLV, the Lufthansa group has so far only announced cancellations till atleast the 15th of June. BA has cancelled flights till October 2025. Ryanair has cancelled all flights to Israel till July 31st.
UA apparently came to some sort of agreement to ensure its passengers don't get hosed when Hamas shoots a rocket near TLV.
and if the market is really there - and I expect it will be - the next phase will be for DL and LY to move forward with a JV.
the best prospect for travel between Israel and the rest of the world will be if the US can help broker peace between the two sides
Great news !!! Hopefully the DC SF and Chicago routes will be added soon after .
They can’t even get Newark to work now without the constant stop and start. It’s too soon to bring Tel Aviv to other hubs
We really shouldn't be doing business with this rogue apartheid state. Can't believe it needs to be said.
Nobody is forcing *you* to do business with anyone.
Sam, can one assume that you are advocating that Iran would be more suitable?
Perhaps Afghanistan, Yemen or the other rogue Muslim states are more to your liking perhaps?
Nah, Israel is nasty enough state on it’s own.
Aaron ….. معاد للسامية
Dude nobody is impressed with your google translations
Nor your antisemitism Aaron, old bean.
@AeroB13a
My god you people are dense. My parents fled Iran’s fundamentalist government- of course not. My company worked with NGOs to evacuate people from Afghanistan in 2021.
So no.
Maybe you can now oppose genocide?
الإبادة الجماعية، هل تعرف حتى معنى الكلمة؟
صمد أم سامد أو سماة هذا هو السؤال؟
Hi Lucky! Yesterday the Argentine ambassador in Israel announced El Al will start non stop flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires. 7600 miles, pretty long flight. And challenging with all the banned air space in Africa for El Al. But interesting nonetheless! https://www.aviacionline.com/el-gobierno-argentino-anticipa-el-anuncio-de-vuelos-directos-de-el-al-en-la-ruta-tel-aviv-buenos-aires
Good to see common sense returning ….