March 02, 2023
The recent decision by Saudi Arabia and Oman to
allow Israeli civilian overflights is a significant regional development that
is already having a positive impact on the Israeli airline industry. Flights
from Israel to the Far East will be much shorter as a result of the new air
corridor, allowing airlines to offer more direct and efficient routes.
El Al's decision to fly over Saudi Arabia and
Oman en route to Thailand is a historic moment for the Israeli national carrier,
cutting the flight time from Tel Aviv to Bangkok from about ten and a half
hours to just eight. This is expected to open up new opportunities for the
airline in the region.
El Al is expected to re-launch its route to
India, which was closed during the pandemic.
Arkia also announced plans to re-launch its
routes to Goa and Cochin, which were closed in 2019, and is considering
expanding its service to India and Sri Lanka.
Israir has also announced its interest in
opening a route of just five hours flight time to India.
Overall, the new air corridor over Saudi Arabia
and Oman is a boon to the Israeli airline industry, and it is expected to spur
growth and innovation in the region's aviation sector. The two-and-a-half-hour
reduction in flight times from Israel to the Far East will also shorten flights
on Israeli carriers to India, Sri Lanka, and Australia, among other
destinations. This will almost certainly increase tourism and business travel
to and from Israel.
According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
“Israel has, in effect, become the main transit point between Asia and Europe. Israel
is opening up to the East on an unprecedented scale.”
Commenting on the new air corridor, Sammy Yahia, Director of Tourism, India and Philippines, Israel Ministry of Tourism, said, “This is a significant decision that will drive growth in the aviation sector by encouraging more airlines to expand their operations and enter the Israeli market. India's airlines will be able to offer more competitive prices and reduce flying time to a five-hour direct flight, making it easier for passengers to travel. We are also working to improve direct flight connectivity from major hubs such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, Kochi, and Delhi.”.
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