ARKIA TAKES OFF FOR NEW YORK
Arkia Airlines is launching a luxurious Business Class on its New York route and is strengthening the route with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The addition of the new aircraft will allow for two more weekly flights. There will now be five weekly flights to New York.
The new Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the New York route includes a Business Class with 18 wide seats that open into a two-meter-long bed. Business Class passengers will receive an extended baggage allowance, personal comfort kits, full VIP service, and access to the Dan Lounge at Ben-Gurion Airport and at JFK. During the flight, they will be served gourmet meals on porcelain dishes, accompanied by a choice of select alcoholic beverages.
The price of a one-way Business Class ticket starts at $1,750.
Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia, says, "Israel is experiencing challenging times of uncertainty. We are monitoring demand levels and adapting to the current needs. The Israeli public is choosing to continue flying, and we thank them for the trust they place in Arkia.
“In the past year, Arkia has been in a period of growth and renewal, operating according to a clear strategy and attentive to the evolving market situation. The company successfully entered the New York route. Now, in light of the cancellations of flights by American airlines, we are strengthening the route with the Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner aircraft from Italian company NEOS. This move will enable us to add direct flights, with a tailored response for traditional passengers as well, and provide a solution to the increase in demand.
“We are proud to launch another important strategic move: an upgraded Business Class on the New York route, at a fair price, as part of our price revolution on the sought-after route. We recently announced an unprecedented price of $999 in Economy Class, and now we are extending the service to Business Class customers, with a luxurious, high-quality flight experience."
The new Dreamliner aircraft has 355 seats, of which 26 are upgraded Premium Economy seats. The cost of upgrading to a Premium Economy seat is $600 one way.
Flight schedule from Tel Aviv to New York:
Wednesday: Departure at 1 a.m. (between Tuesday and Wednesday). Arrival in New York on Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. (local time).
Friday: Departure at 1 a.m. (between Thursday and Friday). Arrival in New York on Friday at 5:30 a.m. (local time).
From New York to Tel Aviv:
Sunday: Departure at 2:30 a.m. (between Saturday and Sunday). Landing in Tel Aviv on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. (Israel time).
Thursday: Takeoff at 00:15 a.m. (between Wednesday and Thursday). Landing in Tel Aviv on Thursday at 6 p.m. (Israel time).
Arkia is also launching a Summer 2025 campaign, starring actor and comedian Oral Tzabari. The airline is offering more than 30 sought-after destinations in Europe, the Balkans, the Mediterranean Basin, and New York. Arkia will be the leading airline to Greece, with direct flights to 10 destinations. The campaign, presented in a humorous, light-hearted manner, expresses the renewed spirit of Arkia through the character of Tzabri and strengthens the connection with the Israeli public during this difficult period.
This article was written in cooperation with Arkia