British Airways resumes Israel flights but fares remain high

• Published date: 01 April 2024
• Author: Stav Livne
• Publication title: Globes (Rishon LeZion, Israel)

The resumption of flights by British Airways will increase the range of flights available to tourists on the high-demand Tel Aviv-London route but it won't change the high fares prevailing in the market. In order for there to be genuine competition and lower the currently exorbitant flight fares, the return of British Airways is not sufficient

"Globes" found that British Airways is offering almost identical fares to rival carriers. A return ticket from Tel Aviv to London in mid-May costs $435 in economy...