Virgin Atlantic set to resume flights to Tel Aviv in time for High Holidays

Flights will operate daily on board the airline’s Airbus A330 aircraft, offering connections through Heathrow to 14 US destinations, on 33 daily flights, operated by Virgin Atlantic and partner Delta Air.

Virgin started flying to Tel Aviv in 2019, saying at the time: “Israel represents a fantastic opportunity for us – the economy is booming and it’s one of the world’s leading tech hubs as well as a hub for tourists.

“We’re anticipating many business and leisure travellers flying with us between Tel Aviv and the UK as well as connecting onto the US.”

The company says its new codeshare partnership with El Al will offer more connections between the UK, US and Israel.

The two airlines will implement codeshare agreements on their London Heathrow and Tel Aviv routes, providing passengers with increased flexibility, up to four daily flights, and more options when traveling between the UK and Israel.

The partnership will provide mutual opportunities for earning and redeeming rewards for members of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club and El Al’s Matmid programme.

Virgin Atlantic customers will also be able to travel on El Al’s services from Tel Aviv to Heathrow and connect onwards to the US, to reach 11 US destinations on 23 daily flights.