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TechAir takes flight: High-tech industry's airline announces NYC Flights

Flights to JFK begin January with round-trip ticket prices set at $1,350 for economy class.

Israeli high-tech’s airline, TechAir, announced on Monday that it has uploaded an initial registration form for all flight routes scheduled for January through March. The High-Tech Forum has signed an agreement in principle with a European company for a wet lease—a lease that includes the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and other services—of a Boeing 777.
TechAir plans to operate three weekly flights from January to mid-March. The flights will depart Israel at midnight, arriving at JFK Airport in New York, and return to Israel the following morning.
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Several companies have already committed in principle to purchasing dozens of tickets weekly for their employees. Round-trip ticket prices are set at $1,350 for economy class, $2,600 for premium economy, and $5,400 for business class. For comparison, the starting price of a round-trip ticket to New York on El Al in January is approximately $1,200. If ticket sales generate a profit, the surplus will be distributed among those who committed to advance purchases.
TechAir is currently seeking an exemption from the Tibi Law, which presents a significant challenge to its operations. The law mandates compensation of NIS 3,000 for passengers if there is a substantial delay in flights over eight hours on the New York route. Despite TechAir operating only a single plane, the government has yet to approve a temporary exemption for the airline.