El Al

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

El Al had one mission after October 7: Keep the skies open

Sharon Brownstone, General Counsel of El Al, spoke about the airline’s crucial role after the attack on October 7 at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

How an El Al ad teaches us to be ourselves, without apologizing

In the end, the ideal – whether on a plane, in a café, or at a tourist attraction – is very simple: to be ourselves, without apologizing.

11/05/2025

El Al soars while foreign airlines return cautiously to Israel

Incoming tourism to Israel has plummeted to record lows, and while many foreign carriers have returned, several have written us off the map.

AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport.

El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window

A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.

No siren, just silence: El Al honors fallen from the air

This practice has been observed by many Israelis traveling on memorial days, with the Israeli airline making it available for all in flight.

 Virgin's Richard Branson lands at the Ben Gurion Aiport, in Israel, October 23, 2019

Virgin Atlantic ceases operating independent flights between Tel Aviv, London

Independently operated Virgin Atlantic flights were originally scheduled to return to Israel in October 2025.

28/04/2025
An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25

Israir to begin operating flights to United States

In a move that may challenge El Al's monopoly, Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States.

Dominant over 18 months of war, Israel's El Al faces return of foreign carriers

After a period of near-monopoly, El Al now faces competition as foreign carriers resume flights to Israel, testing its ability to maintain dominance.

By STEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS
08/04/2025

El Al set to resume flights to Eilat from Ben-Gurion after 12 years

El Al Airlines will resume flights between Ben-Gurion Airport and Eilat for the first time in 12 years, operating two flights per week.

By WALLA! TOURISM
03/04/2025

Israel's El Al Airlines to resume Moscow flights in May

El Al paused flights to Moscow in late 2024, after a Russian missile apparently struck an Azerbaijani passenger plane.

By REUTERS
03/04/2025
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