Delta to Restart Flights from New York to This Asian City from Next Month

ATLANTA— Delta Air Lines (DL) will restart flights to Israel after a nearly three-month suspension, resuming daily service between New York (JFK) and Tel Aviv (TLV) on September 1, 2025.

The airline halted operations to Israel on June 12, 2025, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing conflict. Delta’s return follows United Airlines (UA), which resumed service on July 21, 2025, giving it a six-week lead in the market.

Photo: Clément Alloing

Delta to Restart New York-Tel Aviv Flight

Delta will operate the New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) route with an Airbus A330-900neo. The aircraft is configured with 281 seats, including 29 in Delta One business class, 28 in premium economy, 56 extra-legroom economy seats, and 168 in standard economy.

The schedule is as follows:

• DL234: New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) — departs 3:45 PM, arrives 9:35 AM (+1 day)
• DL235: Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York (JFK) — departs 11:50 AM, arrives 5:05 PM

Flight time is 10 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 12 hours 15 minutes westbound, covering a distance of 5,677 miles.

Delta confirmed that the decision to relaunch flights “follows a comprehensive security review conducted with government and private-sector partners.”

The airline emphasized that customer and crew safety remains its top priority, adding that additional precautions are in place for operations to and from Tel Aviv (TLV), OMAAT flagged.

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Competition and Market Dynamics

United Airlines (UA) resumed flights to Israel on July 21, 2025, giving it an early advantage in capturing market demand.

Delta’s delayed return suggests a more cautious approach, possibly due to aircraft availability during the peak summer season or concerns about further disruptions.

Despite the interruptions, Tel Aviv (TLV) remains a strong market for U.S. carriers. Demand for travel between the United States and Israel remains high, and airlines are keen to restore capacity whenever possible.

Photo: By Davidi Vardi Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=113420866

Strategic Ties with EL AL Israel Airlines

Delta’s return to Israel also brings renewed focus on its partnership with EL AL (LY). Announced in June 2023, the alliance aimed to expand connectivity and enhance cooperation between the two carriers. However, the timing was unfortunate, as the conflict and subsequent suspensions delayed its rollout.

EL AL has been the only airline maintaining uninterrupted service to Israel throughout the conflict. With limited competition, the carrier has achieved record profitability, supported by strong passenger demand and elevated fares.

Industry observers believe Delta may eventually seek a financial stake in EL AL, aligning with its strategy of investing in partners. However, EL AL’s current valuation—boosted by strong performance—could delay such a move.

Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanes

Bottom Line

The stability of Israel’s routes remains uncertain. Airlines like Delta and United continue to adjust schedules based on the security situation, balancing strong passenger demand with operational risks.

For now, Delta’s return marks an important milestone, restoring daily connectivity from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV).

Whether this latest restart proves sustainable will depend on how the regional situation develops in the months ahead.

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