El Al announces Shabbat rescue flights from Amsterdam
Israeli airline announces it will run free last-minute flights to bring Israelis home from Amsterdam today, even on Shabbat, following the pogrom against Israeli soccer fans.
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Chilling:
This is how Maayan found out her father died during a flight
Maayan Marom, who lost two of her brothers, tells about the phone call she received from the police while in the US, informing her of her father's death on a flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv.
Tragedy on the way to Israel:
Man dies on flight from Bangkok
A 66-year-old man lost consciousness during a flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv. He sat in his seat lifeless until one of the passengers noticed and alerted the crew.
A survey of El Al Airlines in time of war
My students each asked travelers between 21 and 55 years of age 12 questions about flying to Israel and on El Al, specifically.
El Al flight makes emergency landing in Turkey
El Al flight LY5102 from Warsaw to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Antalya. Turkish authorities refused to permit the plane to refuel and it took off to Tel Aviv without refueling.
El Al backtracks:
Cost of shipping donations to Israel to remain low
After outcry, El Al reinstates discount for shipping donated gear to Israel.
No competition:
El Al sees record revenues
El Al records its strongest quarter, following the drop in number of airlines flying to Israel during the war.
Calls for state to stop subsidizing El Al for price gouging
Many online are criticizing the Israeli carrier for raising prices after other carriers canceled flights to and from Israel.
Ben-Gurion Airport returns to operation
The flight schedule for many airlines has changed, and passengers are advised to check their departure time before making their way to the airport.
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Hanan Ben Ari performs on flight to Miami
Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari surprised the passengers on a flight to Miami, when he took out his guitar and started singing. El Al gave passengers a free ticket to Ben Ari's show in Miami.
'What you're doing is very brave'
Michael Rapaport speaks to hostage families
The Jewish-American actor spoke over the radio with family members of hostages who were traveling to testify before the UN Security Council.
El Al granting free tickets to IDF soldiers
El Al granting free tickets to various destinations in Europe, to IDF soldiers in compulsory, career and reserve duty, who completed 30 days reserve duty since the outbreak of the war.
EL AL flight:
Hostile factors attempt to take over communications
An EL AL flight from Phuket, Thailand to Israel received suspicious instructions to fly off course. There is serious suspicion that whoever was behind the instructions was attempting to damage the aircraft or cause it to enter dangerous areas.
Suspected terror incident:
Passenger attempts to breach cockpit on EL AL flight
An EL AL security guard managed to grab hold of the passenger, who was apparently an Arab and cuffed him. The plane was forced to land in Greece.
EL AL to offer Torah classes to passengers
The classes, provided by the YUTorah platform, will include discussions on Halacha (Jewish law), Jewish history, Tefillah (Jewish prayer), dating and marriage, parenting, and Parsha (weekly Torah portion).
El Al ends flights to two more destinations
El Al announces: Flights to Dublin, Marrakesh, will not restart ahead of summer tourist season.
Israel-South Africa tensions
El Al suspends flights to South Africa
El Al Israel Airlines announces it will be suspending its route to Johannesburg at the end of March: Israelis don't want to fly to South Africa.
El Al cargo flight carries pictures of hostages on its seats
Special flight of equipment headed for Israel had pictures of hostages held captive by Hamas on its seats, in hopes of their speedy return.
The mitzva of rescuing hostages and the story of a hero pilot
No movie was made about Captain Uri Bar Lev, he was even accused of disobeying orders. Here is his story. May the IDF succeed, as he did.
'Feel sorry for the shaheeds'
El Al Arab flight attendant fired over post on Hamas attacks
Flight attendant fired after expressing support for terrorists in a post on social media.
New York AG:
El Al owner bought airline with fraudulently-obtained funds
El Al owner used fraudulent nursing home funds to buy airline, New York AG Letitia James claims.
El Al announces cooperation agreement with Delta Airlines
Agreement will greatly expand options for flights between Israel and various places in the US.
Australia exploring direct flights from Sydney to Tel Aviv
NSW premier tells Yom Ha’atzmaut audience his government is working on the flights as option instead of departing from Melbourne.
El Al to cancel summer flights over fear of Shabbat desecration
The airline will cancel flights from London in the summer over fear that Shabbat will be desecrated during the check-in procedure.
El Al pilot who compared govt. to Nazis to be punished
Pilot who used Holocaust Remembrance Day to attack government over plane intercom to learn his punishment tomorrow.
El Al flight: Man collapses and dies in airplane bathroom
59-year-old man collapses and dies during El Al flight from Israel to Thailand.
El Al:
Falafel-based meals on selected flights today
El Al celebrates Independence Day with Israel's most iconic food plus flags.
Doctor saves young passenger's life on El Al flight to New York
United Hatzalah volunteer - a practicing doctor - saves a teenager on El Al flight from Israel to New York.
El Al pilot compares govt. to Nazi dictatorship during flight
During flight to New York, pilot says atrocities like the Holocaust can only happen in a dictatorship.
Austrian fighter jets launched toward El Al plane
Austrian fighter jets were launched to intercept the El Al flight after the pilots did not respond to contact for several minutes.
No pilot for Netanyahu?
When no one from El Al could be found a haredi pilot volunteered
Tender for PM's flight crew to Rome expired with no bids. 'National embarrassment' that a democratically elected PM is treated this way.
Israeli tosses cigarette butt into trash in plane bathroom
Flight crew confiscate cigarettes and lighter, use fire extinguisher in bathroom.
El Al reinstates flights to Hong Kong
El Al planning to operate three flights a week to Hong Kong, begins selling tickets.
IDF to consider letting soldiers fly in Saudi and Omani airspace
IDF policy currently prohibits soldiers from flying over the Arab kingdoms, but soon all flights to the east will take that route
El Al considering direct flights to Australia
Flight from Tel Aviv to Melbourne would enable Australian Jews and tourists to more easily visit Israel, cutting down 24-hr travel time.
El Al receives official permission to fly over Saudi Arabia
The duration of Israeli airlines' eastbound flights is expected to shorten considerably - beginning next week.
El Al to operate direct flights to Australia - via Saudi Arabia
Flight from Israel to Australia expected to take 15 hours, and if approved will make El Al the only airline to fly that route.
Israeli airlines seek to fly to Saudi Arabia this week
El Al and Arkia ask Saudi Arabia to begin allowing Israeli flights over its airspace as early as this week.
El Al's departure from Toronto stuns Canadian Jewish community
El Al’s surprising move to no longer offer flights out of Toronto starting this fall ends a nearly five decade presence in Canada.
El Al flights canceled
Flights scheduled to land in Israel before sundown on Friday will be delayed to Saturday evening or Sunday.
El Al unable to participate in flyover due to lack of pilots
Last minute development also saw 10 commercial flights canceled.
Ukraine FM apologizes for attack on El Al, Israel
'Grateful to El Al for its important humanitarian operations and convey my apologies,' Ukraine FM Kuleba says.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister:
'El Al receives money soaked in Ukrainian blood'
Ukrainian Foreign Minister claims El Al receives payments through Russian banking system which circumvents sanctions.
Watch: Israel to fly in 100 orphans from war-torn Ukraine
A special El Al chartered flight is bringing 100 orphans as part of a special operation to save some-300 Jews from the war-torn region.
Second time in two days:
El Al flight lands unexpectedly due to disruption by passenger
Flight to Prague turns back to Israel due to rowdy passenger.
El Al flight from US makes unscheduled stop over rowdy passenger
El Al passenger jet bound for Israel from the US makes unscheduled stop, with rowdy passenger left in Europe.
Rivlin picks fight with El Al flight crew
Former President of Israel Reuven Rivlin had an unpleasant experience on a flight to Israel after seating changes parted him from his wife.
El Al: Buy one ticket, get the second (almost) free
Discount is capped at eight tickets - four paid, four almost free, and applies only to select dates.
COVID testing prior to boarding flight home may be scrapped
Government hopes abolishing pre-flight testing will encourage more Israelis to vacation abroad.
Watch: Drone flies through El Al 'Dreamliner' passenger jet
El Al pilot Adi Zuta manages to navigate drone aircraft through interior of Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' passenger jet.
How the Rebbe helped strengthen El Al
Rabbi Dr. Chaim Shine relates the advice the Lubavitcher Rebbe gave in the late 1970s to his uncle, who was an El Al executive.
Israeli stewardess arrested in China over Omicron to return home
El Al flight attendant who was arrested in China for weeks after being diagnosed with 'Omicron' variant to be allowed to return home.
El Al flight makes emergency landing in India
Flight from Phuket to Israel forced to land in Goa after warnings of gas leak appear in cockpit.
El Al signs agreement for direct flights to Morocco
El Al to launch direct flights to Rabat, Morocco. 'Proud to serve as an air bridge to an important country,' El Al CEO says.
In wake of Covid-19 crisis: Aviation workers protest at airport
Employees of El Al, Arkia, Israir protest: 'The government has decided it doesn't need Israeli air companies; they've abandoned us.'
Visitors from US to avoid COVID testing upon arrival in Israel?
El Al announces new program allowing passengers from NY to Israel to benefit from expedited arrival procedures.
El Al cuts airfare for children in unprecedented sale
El Al to launch unprecedented sale, allowing children to travel for the cost of airport fees, report says.
El Al to refund customers whose flights were canceled
El Al: Refunds for customers whose flights were canceled during the coronavirus pandemic to be completed in June.
EL AL flight simulator wheelchair accessible for Good Deeds Day
In honor of Good Deeds Day, the pilot’s seat of EL AL’s Boeing 737 flight simulator was replaced with a wheelchair.
Eleven carriers found to be on El Al flight from NY
El Al rescue flight passengers asked to isolate after 11 passengers allegedly forge certificates they tested COVID-19 negative.
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