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United Resumes Tel Aviv Flights, Delays Dubai Until 2027
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United Airlines is bringing back its direct service between Newark and Tel Aviv starting September 8 with twice-daily Boeing 787 flights. The airline halted operations to Israel earlier this year due to regional conflicts but is now joining Delta in slowly rebuilding its Middle Eastern footprint. Meanwhile, United's direct routes from Newark to Dubai, alongside its San Francisco to Tel Aviv service, remain shelved until at least March 2027. For commercial crews, this selective return highlights how geopolitical instability continues to reshape widebody route bidding and fleet utilization.