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 →
NEWSFeb 05, 2024El Al Removes Two More International Routes as Airline Faces Uncertain FutureEl Al has eliminated its routes to Dublin Airport (DUB) and Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). Both routes, operated from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv, have suffered from low travel demand due to Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. This announcement comes only a week after El Al suspended flights to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg after an International Court of Justice ruling on the Gaza war.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 →
NEWSOct 23, 2023El Al Making Significant Capacity Changes to Accomodate Stranded PassengersConflict usually creates logistical challenges for airlines and the war in Israel-Palestine is no different. El Al has been forced to make numerous capacity changes and flout international guidelines to repatriate passengers. Airlines serving Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) have been forced to suspend service and serve passengers through "nearby" airports in other countries.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 →
NEWSJun 10, 2023Israel Hosts Aviation Conference in Tel Aviv, Discusses El Al's FutureIsrael hosted an aviation conference in Tel Aviv where aviation representatives discussed the industry's future. El Al also celebrated its 75th anniversary and shared its future plans, including the possibility of new flights to Arab countries depending on the political environment.Read More →
ROUTESMay 01, 2023Israel's El Al to Launch Flights From Tel Aviv to Fort LauderdaleFlorida announced a partnership with Israel's El Al that will see direct flights between Tel Aviv and Fort Lauderdale. El Al will also partner with a Fort Lauderdale-based aviation company on flight training.Read More →
NEWSOct 21, 2021El Al Seeks to Potentially Acquire Competitor Arkia AirlinesIsrael's flag carrier El Al is reportedly in the process of acquiring fellow Israeli carrier Arkia. This consolidation of the country's aviation industry would leave just Israir as the only other operator. While not much news has come out about this potential purchase, it would create a huge shift in the Israeli aviation industry, as it would see the largest carrier in the country (El Al) absorb the second-largest (Arkia).Read More →
