Israir Adds Wide-Body Jets: Better Long-Haul Options to Israel

Great news for travelers planning trips to Israel – Israir is expanding its fleet with wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, thanks to a new $35 million funding agreement. This development could mean more comfortable long-haul flight options for international visitors.

Here’s what travelers should know: Issta (a major Israeli travel company) will receive allocation of 40 seats on each commercial flight operated by these new A330s for the next ten years. The $35 million advance payment will help partially fund the aircraft purchase.

While we’re still waiting for official launch dates for these new aircraft operations, this investment signals Israir’s commitment to improving international connectivity to Israel. Wide-body jets typically offer more comfortable seating, better amenities, and can handle longer routes more efficiently than smaller aircraft.

For those planning future trips to Israel, keep an eye on Israir’s route announcements – these new aircraft could open up more direct flight options or improve service on existing routes. We’ll keep you updated as more details about scheduling and destinations become available.