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Today, the first maiden flight from Dubai will land in Israel, which will signal the opening of the line between Israel and the Emirates. On the agenda - at least 5 airlines that will compete for the pockets of Israelis


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The big comparison: with whom is it really cheapest to fly to the Emirates?

We checked

Today, the first maiden flight from Dubai will land in Israel, which will signal the opening of the line between Israel and the Emirates.

On the agenda - at least 5 airlines that will compete for the pockets of Israelis.

We checked with whom it pays to fly.

And also: Are prices expected to change in 2021?

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Eyal Shapira

Thursday, 26 November 2020, 09:51

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In the video: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Photo: Ziv Reinstein Edited by: Yardena Abodi Fox)

It happened faster than many expected: quick peace, quick agreements, mutual hugs, and even before we understood what was happening - there are already five airlines operating on the route between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, with the first flight being by Play Dubai, which will make the annex and land today ( Thursday) at



11:35

at Ben Gurion Airport.

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The fact that on November 22 the visa waiver agreement was approved between Israel and the United Arab Emirates raises the hype around new destinations in the neighborhood to new heights. Therefore, it is not It is surprising to find that travel companies have in recent days noted that their booking centers are flooded with inquiries and bookings for holiday packages and organized trips in the UAE.



And of course, there is the issue of flight prices, which are currently still relatively low. "Really among airlines (as well as among travel agencies, hotels and other factors in the tourism industry).



And when airlines are chasing every customer, prices are of course making their way down. But in economics as in economics - this is a temporary matter, and once demand increases, it will come Satiety, and prices are expected to climb from

T up.

Simply put, we are still at the stage where airlines are announcing "just come!".

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The first flight from the coveted destination will land in Israel today.

Dubai (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Israelis in Atref - and that is the reason

As for the Israeli "madness" recorded in front of the new destinations, Itamar Nir, VP of the Pegasus travel company, offers an original explanation. "These days can be likened to scales.

On the one hand the corona plague, which weighs heavily on one side of the scales, and on the other hand suddenly appears a counterweight that balances the picture: our ability to fly for a vacation in the Emirates.

This is a historic moment, where Israelis are invited to come to a place they have never visited.

Suddenly, Israelis can go on a vacation that until recently was hard to imagine. "



For him, another advantage is associated with a different kind of psychological situation: the fact that passengers will get used to boarding a plane, with all the necessary means of protection, and reach the UAE without fear, will make them" open "and book In the future, vacations to other destinations in the world.



The question is the question of prices. Will they remain low? Will they balance to a reasonable level? Will they rise considerably? Along with the fact that no less than five companies fly from Israel to the UAE. Itamar Nir notes that it is too early to answer The fact that in the future, we will once again have known destinations around the world, however, he estimates that in about a year from now, flight prices are expected to rise by about 15-5 percent.

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Play Dubai (Photo: Shutterstock)

Future competition with Saudi Arabia?

An optimistic tone, from a slightly different direction, is presented by Eyal Alpert, Business Development Manager at Derchim Travel, a company that specializes in geographical tours and jeep tours. , So that the flow of travelers to the Emirates will decrease.

At the same time, vacationers looking for an attractive winter vacation will continue to come to the Emirates.



He estimates that next year, flight prices will stabilize at about $ 400 per seat.

"With the opening of the skies to new destinations, following the peace agreements, as well as green destinations, there will be airlines that depart or reduce the frequency of flights to this destination." To Dubai, "says Alpert." One



way or another, it seems that Israelis' desire for a vacation in the UAE will not change any time soon. In the world of tourism, it is known that the trend of attacking a new destination lasts about four to five years. And so it will probably happen with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well.

Will the Israelis attack?

The Duty Free in Abu Dhabi (Photo: Ziv Reinstein)

Compare prices: Flights only

As stated, five airlines will operate on the Israel-Emirates route.

Four of them for the Dubai Principality - starting in November-December, when Etihad will start operations on the route to Abu Dhabi only on March 28, 2021.



Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has not yet announced the launch date for the route to Tel Aviv.

The prices checked yesterday (Wednesday) and indicated here are for a passenger in economy class, and refer to weekends (three nights) in December and January as well as a Hanukkah holiday (five nights).

Prices are taken directly from the airlines' sites, and include a handbag and a suitcase.

EL AL

Price of round trip flight to Dubai:


$ 453 (departure 24.12 back 27.12).

Includes a suitcase up to 23 kg.


$ 823 (Hanukkah - Departure 13.12 back 18.12). Includes a suitcase up to 23 kg.


$ 401 (Exit 14.1 Back 17.1).

Includes suitcase up to 23 kg.


Number of weekly flights:

14

Israir

The price of a round trip flight to Dubai:


$ 359 (departure 24.12 back 27.12).

Includes suitcase up to 23 kg.


$ 450 (Hanukkah - Departure 14.12 back 19.12). Includes suitcase up to 23 kg.


$ 359 (Exit 14.1 Back 17.1).

Includes suitcase up to 23 kg.


Number of weekly flights:

15

Israir's peace plane, which the company is planning for a flight to Dubai (Photo: PR)

Arkia

The price of a round trip flight to Dubai:


$ 399 (departure 24.12 back 27.12).

Includes a suitcase up to 23 kg.


$ 517 (Hanukkah - departure 13.12 back 18.12). Includes a suitcase up to 23 kg.


$ 341 (Exit 14.1 Back 17.1).

Includes suitcase up to 23 kg.


Number of weekly flights:

14

FlyDubai

Price of round-trip flight to Dubai:


$ 672 (departure 24.12 back 27.12).

Includes suitcase up to 20 kg.


$ 488 (Hanukkah - Departure 11.12 return 16.12). Includes suitcase up to 20 kg.


$ 488 (Exit 14.1 Back 17.1).

Includes suitcase up to 20 kg.


Number of weekly flights:

14

Etihad Airways

The price of a round trip flight to Abu Dhabi:


$ 258 (departure 1.4, return 4.4).

Includes suitcase up to 30 kg.


$ 258 (exit 1.4, return 4.4). Includes suitcase up to 30 kg.


* The airline will start operating from March 28, 2021.

They will fly from Israel to Abu Dhabi in March.

Etihad Airways (Photo: AP)

Compare Prices: Vacation Packages to Dubai

You can of course also purchase vacation packages to Dubai, which include a flight and a hotel.

Among the companies offering such packages are Eshet Torres, The Flying Carpet and Israir.

Prices per person, in double booking, including suitcase (unless otherwise stated).



Eshet Tours


- Hanukkah package (four nights, 15-11.12):

$ 699 per

person in a double room, including breakfast, at a 5-star hotel (Elite Byblos).



- Weekend package: three nights, 28-25.12):

$ 725 per

person in a double room, including breakfast, at a 5-star hotel (Hyatt Regency).



The flying carpet


- package on Hanukkah (four nights, 15-11.12):

$ 639 per

person in a room Double, Breakfast Included, 5-star hotel (Avani Deira Hotel)



- Weekend Package (three nights, 27-24.12):

$ 549 per

person in a double room, including breakfast, at the 5-star hotel (Millennium Plaza Hotel).



Israir


- Hanukkah package (four nights, 18-14.12): $ 425 per person in a double room, including breakfast, at a 5-star hotel (Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers).

In flight: hand luggage only.

Suitcase: Plus $ 70 per person.



- Weekend package (three nights, 27-24.12):

$ 478 per

person in a double room, including breakfast, at a 5-star hotel (Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City). In flight: hand luggage only. Suitcase: plus $ 70 per person.

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