The company will start operating flights from Haifa to Eilat on October 13 and to Cyprus on October 14. Starting this Monday (September 30) until Kippur Eve (October 11), the company will operate daily flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat Ramon and back at an introductory price of NIS 99 one way. Flights from Haifa airport will be operated subject to the security situation
Odia Schwetz Publication: 18:43 – 09/25/24
Air Haifa counters at Ramon Airport Photo: Radio Haifa
Air Haifa, the new Israeli airline, announces today (Thursday) the receipt of the operational operating license from the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety and the start of official ticket sales on the company’s website airhaifa.com. In order to obtain the license, all the required processes have been completed and the company is now prepared to operate commercial flights immediately.
Starting the company’s operations at this time, despite the security situation, allows the company to serve the Israeli public right now, just before and during the Tishrei holidays, at a time when flight prices are high and many foreign airlines are canceling flights to and from Israel.
Starting this Monday (September 30) until the eve of Yom Kippur (October 11), Air Haifa will operate two daily flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat at an introductory price of 99 shekels each way. The company’s flights from Haifa Airport to Eilat and Cyprus will begin after Yom Kippur, subject to the security situation and the approval of the relevant authorities, with the first flight from Haifa Airport to Eilat expected to take off on Sunday, October 13, and on Monday, October 14, the first flight from Haifa to Cyprus is expected to take off.
Depending on the developments in the security situation, it is possible that the company’s activities will be directed to Israel. The starting price for the company’s flights from Haifa to Eilat is NIS 139 (one way) and to Cyprus 64 dollars (one way). Any purchase of an Air Haifa flight ticket can be canceled (against receiving credit for a future purchase) or change the date of the flight on the company’s website up to 24 hours before departure. The company’s flight tickets include a small bag that can be stored under the seat and the option to add additional products for a fee such as a trolley, a suitcase and a seat, according to the different needs of the passengers.
The new plane of Air Haifa Photo: Courtesy of ATR
With the start of operations, Air Haifa’s aircraft fleet will include two ATR 72-600 aircraft with 72 seats, with additional aircraft expected to join the fleet in the coming months.
The Minister of Transportation and Road Safety, Miri Regev: “I congratulate Air Haifa for joining the Israeli aviation industry. This is a historic moment for the Israeli aviation industry – and after 30 years, a new Israeli airline is joining to serve the residents of Israel in general and the north in particular. Despite the complex security situation, we We succeed not only in keeping the skies open, but also in expanding the flight options for the citizens of Israel. The cooperation with Air Haifa demonstrates the strength of our aviation industry and our commitment to continue to develop it, even in challenging times.”
Co-founder and CEO of Air Haifa, Gonen Osishkin: “We would like to thank the Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, the CEO of the Ministry Moshe Ben Zakan, Shmuel Zakai, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel, the Airports Authority, the Municipality of Haifa and its head, Yona Yahav, and To Meir Cohen, CEO of Haifa Airport, for the support and encouragement they give us. Their commitment to promoting competition and the development of the Israeli aviation industry gives us the opportunity to offer services to the residents of the north as soon as possible, despite the complex period. Air Haifa’s activities are expected to significantly upgrade the connectivity between North to Eilat and sought-after destinations in the Mediterranean region.”