Singapore Airlines, one of the leading air companies in Asia, is expected to start direct flights from Singapore to Tel Aviv, Israel in summer 2017. Singapore has seen an increase in Israeli visitors in the recent years, considering its role as hub for the Far East and Australia. According to the Israel Airports Authority, Singapore Airlines has already submitted the request for landing at Ben Gurion airport starting from next summer. The news comes alongside the growth in routes from Tel Aviv to Beijing operated by Hainan Airlines, and expected launches to Shanghai, the rumored launch of flights by Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, and interest in routes to Tokyo by All Nippon Airlines.
