NEWSFeb 21, 2024Attempted Hijacking of Israeli Passenger Plane Sparks Worldwide Security AlertsExternal actors attempted to seize control over the communication network of an El Al flight from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on February 17. During the flight, external actors on the rogue radio gave the crew a guide on the normal course of their set route. The abnormality of the situation led to questioning whether this changed guide was not an official instruction. Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2024El Al Suspends Flights to South Africa After ICJ Ruling on Gaza WarEl Al Israel Airlines announced the suspension of its Johannesburg route at the end of March. This decision is attributed to a significant drop in demand, which comes amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and South Africa regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case on alleged Israeli human rights violations in the Palestinian territories.Read More →
NEWSDec 08, 2023Israeli Airlines Have Refunded More Than $155 Million to Passengers After Widespread CancellationsIsrael's commercial aviation industry has suffered severe losses as a result of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict that escalated immensely in October. El Al and low-cost carriers have reported major losses due to necessary cancellation refunds, and foreign carriers have reduced capacity into Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Israel's El Al in Talks to Buy Up to 30 Airbus A321neosIsrael's flag carrier El Al is in "serious" talks with Airbus to purchase up to 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The talks, which would represent the first time that El Al uses Airbus aircraft, come at a strong time for the airline. El Al is expanding its fleet and route network due to high profitability and international tourism to Israel.Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023Delta Air Lines and El Al to Launch Strategic PartnershipDelta Air Lines and Israel's national carrier El Al have announced a strategic partnership that will offer better connections for passengers flying between the U.S. and Israel. Read More →
