El Al

Former El Al chief rejects monopoly, price gouging claims after Iran war profits

"Two crises in five years, each of which lasted two years plus, with a small break in the middle. That's extreme and had a dramatic impact on the aviation sector."

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

El Al cancels all scheduled flights till April 18 due to war in Middle East

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

El Al demands changes to passenger compensation law

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Israeli industry groups seek priority outbound flights for business delegations amid wartime limits


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.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

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

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

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

Israel's 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.

 The inauguration of the Eilat airport's name.

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.

 An El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024.

El Al to fly to 8 destinations in Greece this summer – this island was unexpected

Starting in late May this year, Sundor will operate flights to the island of Lefkada, which will be one of eight routes operated by El Al and its subsidiary to Greece.

 Lefkada, Greece

El Al announces exciting news for travelers: Enhanced experience ahead

El Al signed a new agreement with Romania's Tarom airline. "As part of our strategic plan, we continue to partner with leading airlines," says El Al's CEO.

 El Al plane

Following El Al's new look: How do you paint an airplane?

Three El Al planes will arrive at Ben Gurion Airport tomorrow after external renovations with new paint to prevent corrosion and provide an updated look. This is the step-by-step painting process.

El Al's new colors. Flag update on the tail of the plane

El Al and Romania's TAROM launch codeshare, boosting Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights

El Al and TAROM signed a codeshare deal, increasing Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights to 18 per week and offering frequent flyer benefits starting April 1.

 El Al and TAROM sign a codeshare agreement at El Al's headquarters, March 18, 2025.

What will you drink? The King David lounge reopens with a cocktail bar

El Al reopens its luxury lounge at Ben Gurion Airport with a BELLBOY-led cocktail bar, Nespresso coffee, and a new design for enhanced passenger privacy, following a multi-million shekel upgrade.

 "King David" Lounge

El Al almost quintuples profit

Revenue in 2024 totaled $3.4 billion, 37% more than in 2023. Fourth quarter revenue was $851, 26% more than in the corresponding quarter.

 An El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024.