Philippine Airlines Seeks Flights To Israel
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Philippine Airlines is in talks with the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to launch direct flights between the two countries. Flights would commence this October and serve the rising demand for Filipinos traveling to Israel for tourism and work. Let’s find out more about this possible Manila-Tel Aviv route.
Philippine Airlines is hoping to launch a new Manila-Tel Aviv routes this winter. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
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According to The Jerusalem Post, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is currently in talks with the Tourism Ministry to commence flights to Israel. The carrier is seeing high demand from tourists and domestic workers in the Philippines wishing to travel to the Middle Eastern country.
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By Contributor - May 5, 2021
Initial talks between PALâs management and the Israeli tourism minister have been promising so far.
Late afternoon on the seafront in Tel Aviv. (Photo: Adam Jang/Unsplash)
Citing the growing demand for better air connections between the Philippines and Israel, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is now planning to launch nonstop ManilaâTel Aviv flights by October 2021. The upcoming route is intended to serve tourists and overseas Filipino workers alike.
In a statement, PALâs Chief Strategy and Planning Officer Dexter Lee said, âThe Philippines is a strong source of potential travelers to Israel, which welcomes Filipinos without requiring a visa. Our countrymen have been longing for a direct flight to the Holy Land for spiritual pilgrimages or for a Mediterranean getaway when the travel climate allows. We also look forward to inviting Israelis to visit the Philippines, so our direct flights will help us restart tourism here
Published May 4, 2021, 3:33 PM
Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, is planning to fly non-stop from Manila to Tel-Aviv in October 2021, the Israel Ministry of Tourism announced on Tuesday.
PAL President Gilbert Santa Maria hands over a replica of a Philippines Airlines plane to Amir Halevi, Directo- General of Israel Ministry of Tourism. (Ministry of Tourism-Israel)
This was the result of a series of discussions between Israel’s delegation and PAL executives amid the improving COVID-19 situation in Israel
According to Amir Halevi, Director General of Israel Ministry of Tourism, this is good news for all Filipinos who have been longing of a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land or a Mediterranean getaway after more than a year of being in the lockdown.