Condor Airlines kicked off daily flights between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv on Aug. 1, restoring a route tied to the German carrier's very first flight nearly seven decades ago.
Why it matters
The relaunch adds a new nonstop option between Germany and Israel and lands squarely in Condor's 70th anniversary year, giving the route extra symbolic weight for the carrier.
What to watch
Condor has not announced additional Middle East routes, but the Tel Aviv relaunch fits a broader pattern of European carriers cautiously rebuilding regional connections this year.