El Al

Israel's flag-carrier airline. Played a key role in airlifting Jews from Ethiopia and Yemen. Privatized in 2003

El Al expands: New agreement for a favorite eastern destination

Under the new agreement, El Al passengers get two daily flights to Baku and earn Matmid points, expanding the airline’s strategic partnerships.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
17/02/2025

The hottest Greek island for summer 2025 - with cheaper flights

Sundor expands in Greece with a new Mykonos route and more flights to popular destinations. Prices start at $179 to Rhodes and $219 to Mykonos, including a trolley bag and backpack.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
01/02/2025

Israeli airlines told not to land in Paphos, Cyprus

Israeli airlines suspend Paphos flights over unspecified security concerns, redirecting passengers to Larnaca instead.

El Al owner converted options for NIS 90 million

El Al dominates US routes with 90% market share, driving shareholder profits.

By HEZI STERNLICHT/GLOBES/TNS
20/01/2025
AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport.

El Al stock defies war de-escalation, keeps rising

The market believes that the delay in the return of foreign airlines to Israel is having a positive effect on El Al, especially on the profitable US routes

By NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS
14/01/2025
An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

El Al adds flights to European cities after Moscow suspension

El Al has increased its number of weekly flights: to Paris from 23 to 25; to Vienna from five to six; to Frankfurt from six to eight; to Zurich from seven to nine; and to Munich from five to six.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
09/01/2025
AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Expensive international flights feel unjustifiable

Transparency in the decision-making processes of international carriers, coupled with efforts to ensure fair pricing and increased availability of flights, could alleviate much of the current strain.

By MICHAEL J. SALAMON
09/01/2025

El Al subsidiary Sundor to operate direct Israel-Albania flights

Sundor will operate three weekly flights to Tirana: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The inaugural flight will take place on March 31, 2025. 

El Al's history: Everything you need to know about Israel's flag carrier airline

Bring them home! In times of war and peace, when most other airlines have ceased flying to Israel, El Al flies. Here's what you need to know about the Jewish state flag carrier.

 An El-Al Boeing 767 lands in Moscow, Russia, October 23, 2012

El Al suspends flights to Moscow following downing of Azerbaijani plane

A new assessment of the situation will be conducted next week, and a decision will be made as to whether operations on the route will resume.

26/12/2024
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