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US Airways plans Tel Aviv service
21 August 2008
US Airways has announced plans to boost the transatlantic aviation network with flights from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv in Israel next year.
The carrier has filed an application to operate the route, which would be its first ever service to the Middle East.
If approval is given by the United States and Israeli governments, the non-stop flight will begin in July 2009 and operate all year round.
Doug Parker, chairman and chief executive of US Airways, said: 'Announcing our first service to the Middle East is the perfect follow up to our London Heathrow service which began in March.'
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter added: 'We appreciate US Airways' commitment to enhancing our city's economy and culture with this new service. We look forward to working with US Airways to further establish Philadelphia as a major international gateway.'
Tel Aviv would be the 21st transatlantic destination served by US Airways from its Philadelphia hub, joining the likes of Madrid, Paris, Barcelona and Rome.
At 5,700 miles in distance, the flight to the Israeli city would be the longest non-stop connection in the airline's network, made possible by the A330 aircraft it is set to receive in spring 2009.
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The carrier has filed an application to operate the route, which would be its first ever service to the Middle East.
If approval is given by the United States and Israeli governments, the non-stop flight will begin in July 2009 and operate all year round.
Doug Parker, chairman and chief executive of US Airways, said: 'Announcing our first service to the Middle East is the perfect follow up to our London Heathrow service which began in March.'
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter added: 'We appreciate US Airways' commitment to enhancing our city's economy and culture with this new service. We look forward to working with US Airways to further establish Philadelphia as a major international gateway.'
Tel Aviv would be the 21st transatlantic destination served by US Airways from its Philadelphia hub, joining the likes of Madrid, Paris, Barcelona and Rome.
At 5,700 miles in distance, the flight to the Israeli city would be the longest non-stop connection in the airline's network, made possible by the A330 aircraft it is set to receive in spring 2009.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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