In a landmark return to Israeli airspace, an Air France Airbus A350-900 touched down on Friday at Ben Gurion International Airport after the French flag carrier had postponed its resumption of service for several months.
Air France has committed to operating daily flights on the Paris-Tel Aviv route, establishing itself as the first non-Israeli carrier to currently maintain direct service between the two cities. The Air France-KLM group is set to expand its presence further, with Transavia France joining the route in three days.
While both airlines will serve the Paris-Tel Aviv market, they will operate from different Paris airports – Air France will utilize Charles de Gaulle Airport, while Transavia France will operate from Orly Airport.
The aviation sector's recovery is gaining momentum, with several major carriers announcing their return to Israel beginning February 1, including Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, ITA, and Eurowings. The restoration of international connections will continue into spring, with Air India planning to resume services in early March, followed by Delta Airlines in April.
