Israir and Issta Expand Strategic Partnership for Long-Haul New York Flights
Israir Airlines and Issta have expanded their strategic partnership, securing long-term seat allocations on wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft for New York routes.
Israir Airlines, controlled by businessman Rami Levy, has deepened its strategic partnership with tourism giant Issta by securing long-term seat allocations on wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft. According to local media reports, the expanded agreement guarantees Issta broad access to flight inventory on long-haul routes, enabling the travel company to offer competitive flights to New York, vacation packages, and complementary products for North American travel.
Management at Issta emphasized that the collaboration strengthens the company's position in the Israeli tourism market by providing customers with greater availability, flexibility, and comprehensive travel planning under one roof. Issta expects the expansion of New York flights to drive growth in hotel bookings and tourism packages, aligning with a model that combines aviation, tourism, and technology.
Meanwhile, credit card company Cal is preparing to conclude its partnership with El Al Israel Airlines' frequent flyer program on December 31. Cal reported that its new travel club with Issta, FLYAll, has attracted more than 200,000 customers since its launch.
In August, Issta released its financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2026. Total revenue for the second quarter rose by approximately 9% to reach 122.4 million shekels, compared to 111.9 million shekels in the same period last year. For the first half of 2026, total revenue reached 196 million shekels, representing a modest 5% decrease compared to 206 million shekels in the corresponding period last year, despite the impact of Operation Lion's Roar.
