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United Airlines to resume flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago, Washington DC

Flights from Chicago to Tel Aviv will resume on November 1st, and flights from DC will resume on the 2nd. This is the first time United has operated these routes since 2023. 

Transportation Minister Miri Regev met with Senior officials from United Airlines to plan the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago and DC.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner

United, Delta resume flights to Israel as others delay returns

A United Airlines passenger jet taxis at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019.

Jewish passengers sue United Airlines for 'emotional trauma, collective punishment'

 Several airlines cancel flights to Ben-Gurion Airport after Houthi missile crash, May 4, 2025.

Several airlines cancel flights to Ben-Gurion Airport for 24 hours following Houthi missile crash


FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

United Airlines flight to Shanghai diverts after pilot forgets passport

“The pilot did not have their passport onboard,” United Airlines said in a statement. “We arranged for a new crew to take our customers to their destination that evening."

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Pilot has Orthodox Jewish passenger arrested for hogging bathroom, comments on how 'Jews act'

An Orthodox Jewish man was forced from an airplane bathroom in a state of undress and berated with antisemitic comments while on a United Airlines flight from Mexico to Houston.

 United Airlines Boeing 737 airplane.

First American airline back: United Airlines resumes flights to Israel

The airline will be the first American carrier to resume flights to Tel Aviv this year • Daily flights will depart from New York/Newark • A second daily flight will be added at the end of March.

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United Airlines to resume Israel flights in March

On October 7, 2023, the company suspended its activity in Israel, renewing it in March 2024 with just seven weekly flights to New York.

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In light of a potential Iran attack: Which airlines are flying to Israel, which have cancelled?

Every day, Israelis hear different reports and rumors of airlines canceling flights to Israel. Here's an updated guide to who is still flying.

 An El Al Boeing Dreamliner is prepared for its next flight at Ben Gurion Airport last month.

Delta Air Lines resumes flights from New York to Israel after eight months

Delta Air Lines has officially restarted flights from New York to Tel Aviv after an eight-month hiatus. Delta's return makes it the second US carrier to resume flights to Israel, following United.

 A Delta Airlines jet comes in for a landing in front of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline at Laguardia Airport, in New York City, New York, U.S., January 11, 2023.

Delta Airlines to resume flights to Israel starting June 7, following months of delays

United, American Airlines, and Delta all suspended US service to Israel in October following the Hamas attack.

 A Delta Airlines jet comes in for a landing in front of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline at Laguardia Airport, in New York City, New York, U.S., January 11, 2023.

Boeing plane bursts in flames only minutes after takeoff

The United Airlines' Boeing plane, which had its course plotted for Fort Myers, Florida, had one of its engines explode into flames, which forced it to make an emergency landing.

 United Airlines planes, including a Boeing 737 MAX 9 model, are pictured at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 18, 2019

These are the airlines returning to Israel - and those that are not

Many airlines froze their routes to Israel because of the war with Hamas, but are now finding their way back to the Holy Land

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United Airlines suspends pilot after praising Hamas's October 7 attacks

US-based United Airlines suspended one of its pilots after he posted on social media, praising the actions of Hamas terrorists and calling them "brave people."

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