United Airlines will resume flights between Newark and Tel Aviv on March 15, adding a second flight on the route starting March 29. The airline said in a statement the decision comes after "a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots.

United Airlines announced on Tuesday it plans to restart flights to Israel next month, making it the first major U.S. airline to do so this year. On March 15, United will resume service from Newark to Tel Aviv,