Arkia expands Tel Aviv-New York capacity with new Dreamliner and A330 aircraft

The Israeli carrier is adding summer flights and upgrading its fleet on the transatlantic route, signaling confidence in demand despite regional volatility.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-16 16:12 UTC · 1 min read Last updated: 2026-07-16 20:52 UTC

Arkia Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its operations on the Tel Aviv-New York route, adding new flights and introducing advanced wide-body aircraft to meet strong passenger demand.

The carrier will increase its summer capacity to John F.

Kennedy International Airport (JFK) immediately, with further upgrades scheduled for September.

Starting in September, Arkia will deploy a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route, featuring 46 business-class seats.

The airline also plans to introduce an Airbus A330 to the service, ensuring that every flight will have an Israeli crew present.

This fleet modernization aims to enhance the passenger experience and increase seat availability on one of Israel's most critical international links.