London. Photo: PassportNews Israir's London Flights Soar to Success
Israir initially approached its new London route with caution, stepping outside its usual range of destinations. However, the airline is now celebrating remarkable passenger numbers and growing customer demand.
The route's success was bolstered by the withdrawal of British airlines from flying to Israel, allowing Israir to capitalize on the opportunity. Initially operating six weekly flights to the English capital, the airline quickly expanded to 14 weekly flights. By the end of December, Israir is expected to achieve an impressive 98% occupancy rate.
In light of the strong demand, Israir has announced plans to extend its London operations until at least the end of summer 2025, solidifying its presence on this highly sought-after route.
Photo: ShutterstockSince the beginning of the year, 350,123 passengers flew from Israel to Heathrow Airport and back to Israel compared to 664,027 passengers in the same period last year, a decrease of about 47.30%.
To Luton Airport, 207,489 passengers flew from Israel compared to 366,199 passengers in the January-November 2023 period, a decrease of 43.30%.
To Gatwick Airport, 12,091 passengers flew since the beginning of the year compared to 111,163 in the same period in January-November 2023, a decrease of about 89.10%.
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