Low-cost carrier Israir will fly to New York starting next year, having received initial approval from the U.S. Transportation Department, the airline announced on Monday.

The move, which comes after local rival Arkia inaugurated flights to New York in February, will make Israir the fifth carrier to offer non-stop service on the lucrative transatlantic route, along with El Al, United and Delta.

Israir, which flew to the United States last decade, plans to offer six weekly flights to New York by next Passover, a high season for travel.