May 10, 2013, 5:50 am
New routes / extra frequencies to and from TLV - all airlines
Dec 11, 2018, 1:20 am
#1861
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http://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001264099
Ok, who would have thought Las Vegas would be the next US destination for direct flights ?
El Al will add a once a week nonstop flight to Las Vegas starting in June 2019, thanks in part to a 250K Euro grant from the tourism ministry for starting flights to new destinations.
Ok, who would have thought Las Vegas would be the next US destination for direct flights ?
El Al will add a once a week nonstop flight to Las Vegas starting in June 2019, thanks in part to a 250K Euro grant from the tourism ministry for starting flights to new destinations.
Dec 11, 2018, 2:39 am
#1862
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On the one hand, I was perplexed when I saw this, thinking - after missing so many opportunities to be first in the far east (Vietnam, China, Korea) and so many in the USA (IAD, SFO) why on earth would they choose LAS instead of say, ORD, but then thought maybe this is really "outside the box" thinking, Ultimately I suppose they are doing it this way because their west coast based security personnel can travel easily to LAS from LAX or SFO to cover those flights, assuming they are scheduled on days when there aren't LAX/SFO flights.
1) There are lots of tech conferences in Vegas and currently all the Israel participants need to transit elsewhere.
2) Sheldon Adelson’s family/empire may be committing to keep the business cabin filled. He travels with his personal plane but perhaps others in the business/family may prefer a direct flight.
Dec 11, 2018, 8:36 pm
#1863
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I figure there are two reasons for this:
1) There are lots of tech conferences in Vegas and currently all the Israel participants need to transit elsewhere.
2) Sheldon Adelson’s family/empire may be committing to keep the business cabin filled. He travels with his personal plane but perhaps others in the business/family may prefer a direct flight.
Dec 14, 2018, 8:56 am
#1864
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I don't think anyone has too much trouble connecting in NY,LAX or SFO for LAS. And the flight schedule requires at least one way with a connection since few biz travelers are going to be there for a week, on the exact timing of that flight.
Dec 16, 2018, 6:00 am
#1865
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Dec 17, 2018, 4:17 am
#1866
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EL AL announces schedule changes for summer 2019 season.
744 to replace the 777 31MAR19 – 02MAY19, 13JUL19 – 24OCT19.
LY081 TLV2215 – 1325+1BKK 744 6
LY081 TLV2330 – 1440+1BKK 744 x56
LY082 BKK0010 – 0650TLV 744 x16
LY084 BKK1530 – 2210TLV 744 7
744 to replace the 777 31MAR19 – 02MAY19, 13JUL19 – 24OCT19.
LY081 TLV2215 – 1325+1BKK 744 6
LY081 TLV2330 – 1440+1BKK 744 x56
LY082 BKK0010 – 0650TLV 744 x16
LY084 BKK1530 – 2210TLV 744 7
Dec 19, 2018, 4:36 am
#1867
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Tel Aviv - Rhodes
Aegean to launch TLV-RHO in summer 2019 Effective from 18APR19, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate the route twice a week.
A3484 RHO0145 – 0310TLV 320 47
A3485 TLV0650 – 0835RHO 320
Horrendous timings Ex RHO
A3484 RHO0145 – 0310TLV 320 47
A3485 TLV0650 – 0835RHO 320
Horrendous timings Ex RHO
Dec 20, 2018, 7:35 am
#1868
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For some reasons people like to take advantage of their holiday time to the limit....even if they check out at 1pm...
Dec 24, 2018, 12:47 am
#1869
Join Date: Aug 2009
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VS in talks to start TLV.
https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,73....html#autoplay
https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,73....html#autoplay
Dec 24, 2018, 3:56 am
#1871
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VS in talks to start TLV.
https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,73....html#autoplay
https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,73....html#autoplay
Dec 24, 2018, 9:04 am
#1872
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If I wanted to go out Biz returning in Y, it would be $1550 on El Al or $987 on BA...
Dec 24, 2018, 10:24 am
#1873
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With the lack of slots at LHR I wonder if these flights will be from Gatwick instead.
Dec 24, 2018, 10:11 pm
#1875
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Same dates it's $204 on Wizz and $251 on easyJet. Almost 3x the LCCs