Air India's direct flight service to Israel to begin today

The state-run Air India will introduce a direct thrice a week flight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv today. The flight will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The state-run carrier will be operating its 256-seater Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route. 

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Saudi Arabia has permitted the airline to use its airspace, enabling it to take a shorter route. 

Many Arab and Islamic nations do not recognise Israel and, therefore, disallow airlines from using their airspace for flight services to that country.