(JNS) An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner that took off from Tel Aviv for Bangkok on Sunday evening at 8:40 p.m. became the first Israeli commercial flight to cross Omani airspace.
The new route will shorten flight times between Israel and Thailand by three hours, and substantially reduce flight times to several other far eastern countries, according to Ynet. For instance, a flight to India will take five-and-a-half hours instead of eight and a half.
The shorter route is also expected to reduce ticket prices by cutting fuel and personnel costs, though price cuts are not yet reflected in ticket costs.
Other Israeli airlines will also use the new route, including Arkia and cargo carrier Challenge Airlines.
