Rami Levy and Israir break a new record at Ben Gurion Airport and reveal a new route
The airline owned by the businessman has recorded a historic peak day in its history, while simultaneously preparing for a significant expansion with the introduction of two new aircraft for long-haul flights to New York.
The airline Israir, owned by businessman Rami Levy, marked a significant milestone this Thursday with a historic peak day, operating 90 flights and transporting approximately 14,000 passengers — a new record in the company's history.
Alongside this achievement, Israir continues to expand its international operations. Two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft are set to join the fleet, which will be deployed on the route to New York. This move represents a major strategic step in the company's development, allowing it to expand into the long-haul market, increase seat capacity, and provide passengers with a more modern and comfortable flight experience.
Behind this record-breaking day are hundreds of employees — flight crews, ground staff, operations, service, and maintenance teams — who work daily with professionalism and dedication to ensure operational continuity.
To mark the occasion, the company's management expressed their gratitude to the staff. As a gesture ahead of the new route launch, flight and ground crews enjoyed a festive American-style lunch featuring hamburgers and chips.
In a concluding statement, the airline noted:
"Israir will continue to invest in expanding its aircraft fleet, developing new destinations, and increasing flight capacity as part of its vision to become a leading Israeli airline in the long-haul sector as well."
