Updated: October 27, 2025
What Happened
After more than two years away, American Airlines has put New York (JFK) ⇄ Tel Aviv (TLV) back on the map. Service restarts March 28, 2026, with seats and awards loaded through late summer 2026. Expect daily service once fully ramped.
Why You Care
As of today, AA is showing real saver space on AA-operated flights—the kind you can actually book without playing whack-a-mole. AAdvantage miles are the play; there is some partner space (for example with Alaska/Atmos), but the lion’s share is with AA miles right now.
Saver Levels Available Now
- Main Cabin: from 30,000 miles each way
- Premium Economy: from 40,000 miles each way
- Business: from 75,000 miles each way
- Tip: If you see higher prices, use the calendar tools to find low dates.
How to Book Fast
- Go to AA’s website and open Advanced search.
- Set filters to Nonstop and American Airlines only to avoid partner detours and higher surcharges.
- Use calendar view and switch cabin (Main / Premium / Business) to scan a month at a time.
- Book first, think later: AA award tickets can be canceled for free before departure, so lock seats now and adjust if needed.
Short on AAdvantage Miles?
Two clean plays: move eligible bank points that transfer to AA at a 1:1 ratio, which typically post instantly, or look for limited partner availability (such as Alaska/Atmos) on select dates. Partner space exists but is not as widespread as AA’s own.
Pro Tips
- Stick to AA-operated flights for reasonable taxes and fees. If totals look unusually high, you likely selected a partner-operated option.
- Consider booking two one-ways to mix cabins or dates (for example, 75k in Business eastbound, 30k in Main Cabin westbound).
- Saver days often cluster—slide the calendar plus/minus a few days and recheck.
- AA award holds can be inconsistent. With free cancellation and redeposit, it’s simpler to book and adjust later.
Fine Print
- Start dates: JFK→TLV begins March 28, 2026; TLV→JFK begins March 31, 2026 (initial load).
- Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER (final seat map subject to change).
- Award cancellations: No redeposit fee when you cancel before departure; miles and taxes/fees return. Do not no-show.
- Partner availability: Limited compared to AA. Treat partner seats as a bonus, not the plan.
Bottom Line
This is the window: AA is back on JFK–TLV, and saver-level 30k / 40k / 75k space is live today on AA flights. Use the AA-only and Nonstop filters, scan the calendar, and book now. If you’re light on AAdvantage, top up via eligible 1:1 bank transfers. Space like this doesn’t linger—grab what you need and clean it up later under AA’s free cancellation rules.
