Israir and Arkia are in talks to launch flights between Israel and the US, aiming to break El Al's monopoly and lower fares. The shortage of flights to the US is severe, and there is a need for access to the second largest Jewish community and the tech industry there. The Israeli airlines have expressed readiness to move forward, but they want cooperation in amending the Aviation Services Law. Challenges include finding suitable aircraft that meet US regulatory standards and amending the law to protect airlines from lawsuits. Timing favors the move, and negotiations for leasing aircraft are already advanced.
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