TechAir

TechAir
Founded2024
Focus citiesNew York
Fleet size1
Destinations1

TechAir is an airline based in Israel that will offer flights between Israel and New York, in the United States[1] It was announced by the High-Tech protest organization in 2024, as a solution to the lack of international flights to and from Israel following the October 7th attacks, and subsequent conflicts between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.[1] The company expects to run three flights per week between January and March of 2025.[2]

Rather than acting as a standard for-profit airline, the company is set up as a co-operative. It has committed to returning operational profits to advance ticket purchasers.[3]

TechAir is seeking an exemption to Israel's Air Passenger Protection Law, known as the "Tibi Law", which would require it to compensate passengers for delays.[4] Other small Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir have also requested similar exemptions.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Wrobel, Sharon. "Tech forum names seasonal airline, reveals fares for NY route, to launch in January". Times of Israel.
  2. ^ Bethlehem, Lily (2024-11-25). "Israel Startup Nation's TechAir to Initiate Flights in January". Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. ^ Ben Tovim, Idan. "The high-tech airline goes on the road and reveals prices". Geektime.
  4. ^ "TechAir takes flight: High-tech industry's airline announces NYC Flights". ctech. 2024-11-25. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ^ Lifshitz-Klieger, Iris (2024-11-20). "Arkia, Israir await regulatory changes to launch US flights". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-11-26.