United Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago & Washington D.C.
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United Airlines has announced the resumption of direct flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport starting this November. After a break of nearly two years, the airline will restart flights from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles airports to Israel’s main international gateway.
The resumption of services follows a turbulent period for international air travel to Israel. The conflict with the Hamas terror group on October 7, 2023, forced the suspension of most international flights. United Airlines will operate four weekly flights from Chicago starting November 1 and three weekly flights from Washington DC starting November 2, 2025.
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Details of the New Routes
United’s Chicago-Tel Aviv route will operate four times a week, while the Washington-Tel Aviv route will be available three times per week. The airline, which now offers more flights to Tel Aviv than any other U.S. airline, will be the only carrier offering direct flights from both Chicago and Washington DC.
In a statement, Patrick Quayle, United’s V.P for Global Network Planning and Alliances, detailed how the resumption of these flights symbolizes United’s enduring and resilient efforts to serve the United States and Tel Aviv with sustainable air transport, even for the toughest of times.
These flights are especially significant as they restore vital travel links between the U.S. and Israel, following the temporary suspension of air services after the outbreak of conflict in October 2023.
Expansion Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
The U.S. airline joins others in restoring services to Tel Aviv following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. United’s move comes shortly after Delta resumed its route from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport to Tel Aviv on September 1, 2025, with seven weekly flights.
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Before the ceasefire in mid-June, Israel’s airspace was closed due to military actions, leaving tens of thousands of travelers stranded. Since then, many European carriers have slowly started resuming flights, but British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair have not yet announced their plans for returning.
Even though region-focus carriers had to dedicate prime resources to resolving emerging market complexities, it’s safe to say that United Airlines is one of the few that still keeps to the original commitments the region require. Ever since the airspace was opened back on July 21, 2025, they were the first to push United Airlines’ flights from Newark Airport to Tel Aviv.
Safety and Security Measures Ensured
United Airlines emphasized that the resumption of services follows extensive operational, safety, and security assessments. The airline assured passengers that its flights would adhere to high safety standards while navigating the complex situation in the region. The company took these precautions in response to the tense geopolitical situation, including attacks targeting Israel’s airports.
Along with ensuring passenger security, the airline’s crucial operations and flight plan strategic purpose simultaneously serves as key connective travel between the United States and Israel.
Transportation Minister Praises United’s Commitment
On a visit to the United States on September 3, 2025, Transportation Minister Miri Regev met with executives from United Airlines. During this meeting, she discussed the airline’s commitment to further expanding routes to Israel. Regev expressed her satisfaction with the airline’s decision to resume flights, calling it “great news” for both Israelis and visitors coming to Israel.
He pointed out that the flights coming from Chicago and Washington DC showcase that, still, in the middle of all of this, Israel manages to keep strong ties all over the world, even in an all of this conflict. These flights provide not only the Israelis, but also foreigners, an necessary travel route and, for the most part, show how very strong we are.
A Turning Point for Travel to Israel
The resumption of these flights signals a turning point for international air travel to Israel, which had been severely disrupted following the outbreak of the October conflict. With United Airlines leading the charge, there is renewed optimism for restoring normal air travel operations to Tel Aviv and beyond.
United Airlines’ focus on Tel Aviv strengthens the relationship between the two countries, offering a much-needed connection for business travelers, tourists, and families wishing to visit Israel.
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United to add routes between Israel and US
United Airlines will resume direct flights between Tel Aviv and Chicago and Washington DC starting November 1. The carrier will become the first US airline to offer routes to North America beyond New York.
From November 1 United Airlines will operate four weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Chicago and from November 2 the airline will operate three weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Washington DC.
A senior United Airlines executive has told Israel’s Ministry of Transport that the US airline plans to further expand its activities in Israel and in the future will introduce additional routes between Ben Gurion airport and the US.
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United resumes Tel Aviv flights fr Chicago, Washington D.C.
United Airlines has announced that it is to resume flight services to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) from Chicago O’Hare Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. The airline last operated these routes in 2023. Flights from Chicago are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2025 with four weekly departures.
Flights from Chicago are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2025 with four weekly departures, while Washington, D.C. flights will start on November 2, 2025 and run three times per week.
Currently, United operates two daily flights between Tel Aviv and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).
According to the airline, during 2025 it has flown to Tel Aviv more than any other US airline. United noted that its flight services to Tel Aviv are based on careful evaluations of operational, safety, and security conditions in the region.
United was the first airline to resume services to Tel Aviv after the 12-day regional conflict between Israel and Iran between June-July 2025.
“The resumption of these flights underscores United’s longstanding commitment to Tel Aviv,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances.
United Airlines Announces New Routes for 2026
United Airlines has announced a winter schedule expansion, adding new routes and increased frequencies. The routes include nonstop service from New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia, South Carolina, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. United also announced it will resume flights from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles to Tel Aviv, Israel, for the first time since 2023. United said the winter additions are intended in part to provide alternatives for travelers amid turbulence in the ultra-low-cost segment of the U.S. aviation industry.Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
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United Airlines has announced a winter schedule expansion, adding new routes and increased frequencies beginning January 2026.
The routes include nonstop service from New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia, South Carolina, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and new flights to Central America from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
United said the winter additions—which include increased daily round trips to major leisure hubs and services three times a week from Houston to Guatemala and El Salvador—are intended in part to provide alternatives for travelers amid turbulence in the ultra-low-cost segment of the U.S. aviation industry.
What To Know
The expanded schedule is set to begin on January 6, 2026, with new domestic nonstop routes from Newark (EWR): Newark-Columbia (CAE) and Newark-Chattanooga (CHA).
In addition to the thrice a week flights from Houston (IAH) to Guatemala City (GUA) and San Salvador (SAL), the new international services include a weekly flight to San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP).
United is also adding frequencies, increasing daily round trips on multiple U.S. leisure and business routes—including additional flights to the following locations:
Orlando (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Las Vegas (LAS)
New Orleans (MSY)
Atlanta (ATL)
Baltimore (BWI)
Miami (MIA)
United also said it would deploy larger aircraft between Chicago (ORD) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).
United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on August 10. United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on August 10. Getty Images/Gary Hershorn
United Airlines Resumes Flights to Israel
United Airlines also announced it will resume flights from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles to Tel Aviv, Israel, for the first time since 2023.
On November 1, flights from Chicago are expected to operate four times per week, while Washington, D.C., flights begin November 2 with three weekly services. United already operates twice-daily flights between Newark/New York and Tel Aviv, making it the leading U.S. carrier to Israel.
“The resumption of these flights underscores United’s longstanding commitment to Tel Aviv,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of global network planning and alliances.
United emphasized that all service resumption decisions considered safety and security conditions.
What People Are Saying
Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of global network planning and alliances, said: “If Spirit suddenly goes out of business it will be incredibly disruptive, so we’re adding these flights to give their customers other options if they want or need them.”
Duncan Dee, Spirit Airlines’ senior vice president of corporate communications, told Reuters in response: “While we appreciate the obsession certain airline executives have with us, we’re focused on competing and running a great operation. Suggesting anything else is wishful thinking on the part of a high-cost airline looking to eliminate a low-cost competitor so they can fulfill their ultimate goal of charging American travelers the highest fares possible.”