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 | | Israir to operate regular flights to NY Tourism Minister Abraham Hirchson announces Israir will receive "designated carrier" status for 24 months, during which the decision's ramifications will be evaluated. |
 | | Israir began its attempts to gain approval for scheduled flights in September 2004, and the application was transferred after several months from the jurisdiction of the Transportation Ministry to the Tourism Ministry, to avoid a possible conflict of interests with the wife of Transportation Minister Meir Sheetrit working in the travel industry. |
 | | Israir praised the decision, saying it is "a first small step towards implementing competition in the skies of Israel, and minister Hirchson's decision adds a significant contribution to the development of the Israeli economy, and to the advancement of a ‘blue-and-white' industry. |
| www.ynetnews.com /articles/0,7340,L-3201917,00.html (821 words) |
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