Originally Posted by
canberra97
In that article it states IAG airlines rather than British Airways operating the flights if they occurred but I have to question as to why couldn't it be British Airways operating to Eilat which I personally think would be an ideal addition to the British Airways network especially with the forthcoming opening of the new airport at Eilat and the growth in future tourism to the area.
Royal Jordanian Airlines operate various charter flights throughout Europe from Aqaba which is just around the coast from Eilat and that's another destination and airline I am surprised hasn't announced any expansion to LGW.
Have you seen fares on the new routes from Europe to Eilat? Ryanair has 10 euros flat for any day be it tommorow or in two months time on many of them (ok, exagerating a little bit, but the point stands). And these are very long flights.
I do not think it is possible to make money on them even with generous subsidies from Israel side.