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Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included

Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.

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Delta Flight Wi-Fi.
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Delta doubles presence: Two new routes from Israel to the U.S. to launch soon

After resuming its New York route, Delta Air Lines will launch two more Israel routes – to Atlanta and Boston – in April and October 2026, reconnecting its U.S. hubs with Tel Aviv.

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FILE PHOTO: Delta Airlines passenger jets are pictured outside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, US, June 1, 2022.

Delta Air pauses flights between New York and Tel Aviv due to Middle East tensions

The emergency directive comes amid fears of Iranian retaliation for recent Israeli military activity.

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The American giant that isn’t afraid: Making a big return to Israeli skies

Delta resumes its daily JFK–Tel Aviv flights after a pause due to security concerns. The decision follows a risk review; flights will use modern Airbus A330-900neo jets.

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Hamas threatens airlines, Ben-Gurion closes to arriving flights

Hamas warned international airlines from flying to Israel, saying it was targeting airports in Israel.

MAY 14, 2021ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Delta's newest aircraft to fly TLV-NYC route starting in January

The A330-900neo will fly to Israel from January 2021.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The A330-900neo plane

Delta Airlines to restart Tel Aviv flights in June

All Delta flights to Ben-Gurion Airport were suspended on March 14.

MAY 19, 2020ByEYTAN HALON
Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 plane on the tarmac at LAX in Los Angeles

Delta Airlines suspends services to Israel

United Airlines will continue flying to Israel and announced its scheduled weekly flights.

MARCH 11, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Travelers wearing masks chat in the arrivals terminal after Israel said it will require anyone arriving from overseas to self-quarantine for 14 days as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus, at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel

Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, Air France and KLM kick off joint venture

Throughout the year, the four airlines intend to synchronize and align their route scheduling to reduce layover times and "smooth" out the overall airport experience.

FEBRUARY 4, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER
A Virgin Atlantic airliner