PAL to Offer Nonstop Flights Between Manila and Tel Aviv

Israel’s delegation was recently engaged in discussions with Philippine Airlines (PAL) for the possibility of offering direct flights between Manila and Tel Aviv starting in October, said the Embassy of Israel in Manila on Tuesday.

“I am pleased to give this important first step to the tourism industry between Israel and the Philippines. Direct flights between our two capitals will be a game-changer for tourism and business connectivity. This time Israel has a unique advantage as a safe and healthy country. We hope to welcome you soon in Israel,” explained Israel Ministry of Tourism director general Amir Halevi.

PAL has likewise announced that it is “working on plans to mount nonstop flights to and from Tel Aviv” to allow travel for spiritual pilgrimages to the Holy Land, give better access to overseas Filipino workers, and for Israelis planning to visit the Philippines.

Philippine passport holders are entitled to 90-day visa-free access to Israel. Moreover, the embassy estimates that there are approximately 28,000 Filipinos currently working in Israel, most of whom are based in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa.

Israel has been one of the most successful countries in controlling Covid-19. It has since been reinvigorating international tourism by gradually opening its borders.

Source: ABS CBN