Major airlines are resuming service to Israel after the suspension of flights over the summer due to the war with Iran.

Delta and United Airlines are expected to resume Sunday and Tuesday, respectively, with Delta offering one daily flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport and United offering two daily flights from Newark Liberty International Airport, following the resumption of flights by major European airlines ahead of the busy holiday season beginning with Rosh Hashanah this weekend.

While travelers are hoping this means a drop in airfare prices, travel agents are cautioning that price drops will take time and will likely not take effect until after the holiday season.

In an interview Sunday with an Israel-based outlet, Mark Feldman, CEO of Jerusalem’s Ziontours, noted the discrepancy in pricing between the two major airlines.

“It is curious that while Delta has aggressively been marketing their return with attractive fares, United has taken the opposite approach,” he said. “They have priced their flights for the remainder of 2026 at very high prices in their economy, Premium Economy and Business classes.”

“This month should prove to be a fascinating exercise in consumer decision making,” he added.

By next month, El Al, Arkia, and Israir are expected to join United and Delta in providing direct flights between the United States and Israel, and later in the year, United and Delta will resume service to Israel from other cities as well, including Delta from Atlanta and United from Chicago and Washington, D.C.

American Airlines is still holding off on providing service until the spring.