As I recall, in March of this year, a new airline line was launched from Haifa to Athens, and in June, new lines were launched from Haifa to Rhodes and Kos, all within the framework of the Open Skies reform led by Transport Minister Israel Katz, which resulted in a 655% increase in passenger traffic on international flights this year compared to the same period last year, with about 20 A thousand movements.
The duty free that Deputy Mayor Yulia Streim mentioned on the day of the launch of the Haifa to Athens air line is being realized and opened. The complex covers an area of about 300 square meters, where you can enjoy cosmetics and perfumes, spirits and wines, cigarettes and tobacco products, electronic and electrical products, optical products and more.
It should be noted that the extension of the existing runway by about 300 meters, which Minister Katz also spoke about, is part of the plan for the development of the airport in Haifa, the purpose of which is to enable the continued increase in the number of international flights from the airport, for planes with a capacity of up to 120 passengers.
Really wonderful.
Well done.