United Airlines Tel Aviv Flight Delays: What Travelers Should Know

Planning to fly with United Airlines between Tel Aviv and Newark? Here’s what happened with a recent flight that might affect your travel planning.

A United Airlines flight scheduled to depart Tel Aviv at 11:00 PM on Saturday night didn’t take off until 5:45 AM Sunday morning – that’s nearly a 7-hour delay. The culprit? A combination of heavy snowstorms in the US and technical problems that prevented the replacement aircraft from arriving on time.

The incoming flight (UA091D) that was supposed to turn around for the Newark departure finally landed early Sunday morning, causing the massive delay chain.

If you’re booking United flights to Israel, here’s our advice: always build buffer time into your Israel itinerary, especially during winter months when weather delays are more common. Consider travel insurance that covers flight delays, and keep United’s customer service number handy. Most importantly, don’t schedule crucial Israel tour activities on your arrival or departure days – give yourself at least one day cushion to fully enjoy your Israeli adventure without stress.