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El Al, Arkia ease flight cancellation rules while foreign carriers trim Israel schedules

The announcements come as some foreign airlines have adjusted operations in the region, with the majority of the carriers citing the security situation.

El Al Israel Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel March 10, 2020.
Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

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Grapevine, January 9, 2025: An embassy row in Jerusalem?

 UP, UP, and away with El Al profits.

El Al to distribute first dividend since 2017 after state approval


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.

El Al pilots receive nearly NIS 250,000 bonus each

The highest bonus went to the pilots: 6% of the pre-tax profit, or nearly $41 million

 Illustrative: An El Al flight crew is seen walking away from a plane.

El Al’s profits jump nearly fivefold in 2024, amid Israel-Hamas War-driven demand

Demand for El Al tickets has surged as foreign airlines canceled flights to Israel due to the Israel-Hamas War, leaving El Al with near-monopoly status.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

ALEH and El Al team up for an unforgettable Purim for disabled children

ALEH’s campus in Bnei Brak was transformed into a lively airport terminal, where children dressed as pilots and flight attendants for a day of imagination.

 ALEH and EL AL teamed up to transform a campus into a lively terminal.

Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 to reopen in last week of March

Israel Airports Authority estimates that 25% of all flights at Ben Gurion Airport will use Terminal 1, totaling about 1,377 flights during April.

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.