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New York JFK Airport is set to experience a significant increase in flights to the Middle East this winter, with ten airlines offering up to 19 daily departures. This marks a record for the airport, which already leads the US in international travel and widebody aircraft operations.
Gulf Air is returning to New York after nearly 30 years, starting flights on October 1. Israir has also received permission to fly to the US, although no flights are scheduled yet.
The winter schedule includes Arkia's use of an Airbus A330-200 leased from GullivAir. Other airlines operating include Delta Air Lines, El Al, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and Saudia. Turkish Airlines is excluded as its hub is located on the European side of Istanbul.
