United Airlines service to Israel restarts among ceasefire in the region

United Airlines announced on Tuesday they plan to resume service to Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 15. The flights will depart from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. A second daily flight will begin March 29.

The restart of United flights to Israel follows an announcement that Hamas and Israel have entered phase two of a ceasefire and hostage release in the region. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week told reporters there are “no guarantees” the ceasefire will hold.

United’s decision to resume flights came following a detailed assessment of their operations.

“This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots,” United Airlines said in a company press release. The flights will use Boeing 787-10 jets.

United has a longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv. “This return will make United the first U.S. airline to resume service this year,” the company said. “United also offers connections to Tel Aviv through partners including Lufthansa Group airlines. United will continue to evaluate opportunities to restore additional flights based on demand.”