“AnimaWings is Romania’s fastest-growing airline, featuring a new aircraft fleet, personalized service, and excellent connectivity to various destinations across Romania and Europe,” Thaler stated. “The flight schedules for the Israeli market are specifically tailored for short or long weekend getaways, offering a genuine advantage for Israeli passengers. We are proud to bring a new airline to Israel that believes in the local market, especially during a challenging time for the industry, and delivers a high-quality European flight experience”.

The Israeli travel market received a significant boost this week as Romanian airline AnimaWings inaugurated its new scheduled route between Tel Aviv and Bucharest. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday evening, October 5, marking a key moment amidst a challenging period for the local aviation industry.

Represented in Israel by the Tal Aviation Group, AnimaWings’ decision to launch this route highlights its commitment to the Israeli market, which the airline views as a true partner. The new service will operate three times a week, connecting Tel Aviv to the Romanian capital.

The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries and key aviation figures, including: H.E. Radu Ioanid – Ambassador of Romania to Israel; Mihaela Răducanu – Deputy Ground Operations Manager for AnimaWings; Bogdan Coconoiu – International Sales Manager for AnimaWings; Gideon Thaler – President of Tal Aviation Group; Guy Thaler – CEO of Tal Aviation Israel.

During the ribbon-cutting event, Guy Thaler, CEO of Tal Aviation Israel, emphasized the airline’s value proposition for Israeli travelers: “AnimaWings is Romania’s fastest-growing airline, featuring a new aircraft fleet, personalized service, and excellent connectivity to various destinations across Romania and Europe,” Thaler stated. “The flight schedules for the Israeli market are specifically tailored for short or long weekend getaways, offering a genuine advantage for Israeli passengers. We are proud to bring a new airline to Israel that believes in the local market, especially during a challenging time for the industry, and delivers a high-quality European flight experience”.

Echoing this sentiment, Mihaela Răducanu – Deputy Ground Operations Manager for AnimaWings, stressed the strategic importance of the route: “For us, Israel is not just another destination; it’s a true partnership,” Răducanu commented. “We are excited to open this new route and look forward to seeing more and more Israeli passengers discover the beauty of Romania”.

The new Tel Aviv–Bucharest route is set to enhance competition and provide Israeli tourists with more flexible and high-quality options for travel to Romania and onwards to AnimaWings’ growing network of European destinations.