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Passenger detained after behaving violently on a flight from Poland because of the film being shown.
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El Al plane breaks a wing in Amsterdam
While being towed to runway for takeoff back to Israel, Boeing 737's wing hits into gate and breaks.
El Al flights canceled after pilots refuse to fly
Two El Al flights to Brussels and New York were canceled following pilots’ protest of labor agreement.
Los Angeles: El Al employees evacuated due to suspicious package
Investigators later determined the package contained non-hazardous liquid.
El Al: Crew can't stay overnight in Brussels
Concerned that its crews could end up in the hands of terrorists, the airline has issued several security warnings to workers.
Support-Israel credit card co. sues El Al for $21 million
HAS Advantage - first-ever card to allow Israel donations together with purchases - sues Israeli airline for breaching agreement and more.
US town hosts 280 unexpected Israeli arrivals with kosher food
The people of Billings, Montana, didn't know what hit them, when engine trouble led an El Al flight to make an emergency stop
El Al Flight Attendants Say Goodbye to High Heels
El Al overturns June rule requiring all female flight attendants to wear high heels during flights after fierce backlash.
El Al Accepts Ten Olim into Prestigious Pilot Course
El Al has accepted ten foreign residents into its pilot course - one of them a haredi woman.
Former El Al Pilot Who Tackled Munich Terrorists Passes Away
Uriel Cohen bravely tackled a grenade-wielding terrorist during an attack on Israeli tourists, saving countless lives.
First Haredi Woman Accepted into El Al Pilot Course
Nehama traveled from Jerusalem to the US every year to accumulate required number of flying hours to be admitted into El Al's course.
El Al to Buy Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Aerospace giant Boeing says Israel's national airline will purchase and lease up to 15 of its high-tech 787 Dreamliners.
Jews and Bees on their Way to Japan
Commercial relations between Israel and Japan are "flying high."
El Al Could be Penalized for 'High Heel-Gate'
Reports indicate El Al's requirement of female attendants to wear high heels could become subject of a government investigation.
El Al Flight Makes Mid-Air U-Turn
Boeing 747-400 took off from Ben Gurion Airport, experienced technical problem and flew back to Israel.
Tourist Charged Extra $1,180 to Return to Israel from Nepal
When Etti Buskila inquired into putting daughter on early flight back from Nepal, El Al said it would cost $1,180 - before flip-flopping.
Hundreds of Israelis Stranded Abroad Sunday
Four separate plane malfunctions - in Greece and Italy - keep hundreds of Israelis from returning home after Passover holiday.
Heavy Turbulence Evokes Pleas and Prayers from Passengers
Passengers on an El Al plane headed to Israel from Brussels got the scare of their lives after hitting a 'vertical wind vortex.'
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Watch: Moving Reunion of Lone Soldiers and Parents after the War
After 50 grueling days battling Hamas terrorists, El Al reunites soldiers with parents in the first meeting in years for many.
Technical Malfunctions Hit Two Israeli Airplanes
El Al jet from Munich grounded over landing gear problems, same day Ofek Jets' propeller plane makes emergency landing in Ben Gurion.
El Al Plane Makes One-Engine Emergency Landing
Drama in Ben Gurion as flight to Toronto with 194 passengers forced to return after engine shuts off.
El Al Tells Passengers It's OK to Cancel Flights
Israeli carrier says it will allow flights to be cancelled or postponed for up to six months, in view of security situation.
El Al Plane Makes Unscheduled Stop for Violent Passenger
An El Al plane en route to Munich made an emergency landing to remove a violent passenger.
Ruckus at Airport over Delayed Flight
Flight 323 to Paris postponed again and again, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Drama in the Skies: Captain Falls Ill, Forcing Emergency Landing
First-captain suddenly falls sick in mid-flight, plane makes emergency landing in Croatia. Doctor passenger helps treat pilot.
El Al Pilots' Strike Ends
El Al management reaches agreement with pilots that brings an end to strike.
Passengers Stuck in Ben-Gurion Airport After El-Al Mishap
Mass exodus from Ben-Gurion slow for passengers stranded by workers' strike.
El Al Passengers Stranded in Airport, Pilots AWOL
Passengers of four departing flights are stuck and the pilots can't be found. A work dispute appears to be the reason.
El Al Disaster Averted in London
El-Al pilots realize just in time that their landing gear not deployed; incident under investigation.
Overbooked, Underfed El Al Passengers Finally Take Off
After hours of delay, El Al planes finally depart - kosher food and passengers intact.
Kosher Meal Shortage Causes El Al Delays
El Al flights departing from Ben Gurion Airport Monday are expected to leave 1-2 hours late.
El Al's New Promo Clip Puts New Spin on Flying
El Al releases creative new musical video in attempts to boost sales.
Tragedy On El Al Flight From LA To TA
Passenger with medical condition insists on boarding Los Angeles flight despite passing out numerous times, tragically passes away in air.
El-Al Signs Agreement Providing More Routes into Canada
Canadian tourists now able to visit Israel via their local airports after Israel's flagship carrier signs deal with local airline.
Mishap on El-Al Plane Under Investigation
Drinks cart spills, shattered glass over cockpit seats during landing sequence last week, prompting investigation.
El Al Comes in Second in London 'Noise Olympics'
According to the officials at Heathrow Airport, El Al has the second noisiest fleet of planes. The airline says it is fixing the problem.
El Al Presents Its New 737-900 Jet
National carrier initially ordered six 737-900 jets. Boeing announces today it has ordered 2 more.
Israel's National Airline Faces Uncertain Future
El Al in trouble as $75 Million investment falls through, amid continuing financial losses.
El Al Flight Arrives in Israel After Emergency Landing
An El Al flight that made its way from Thailand and was forced to make an emergency landing in Eritrea arrived safely in Israel.
El-Al Grounds Daytime Flights to Eilat
In response to concerns about new Israel Aviation Authority guidelines El AL suspends daytime flights to Eilat; nighttime flights unchanged.
Israeli Planes Missile-Proofed with C-MUSIC
A new system will protect civilian aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles. Sinai terrorists a known threat.
El Al Torah Scroll Read in Synagogue for the First Time
El Al CEO Shkedy took part in the reading of the scroll, written over a period of three years by thousands worldwide.
Israel Signs 'Open Skies' Deal, Hopes for Lower Plane Fares
At a festive ceremony Monday, Israel officially signed the “Open Skies” agreement with the European Union
El Al Jet Nearly Crashed
A 737 jet with 100 aboard almost crashed into a mountain near Eilat last month.
Lapid: Airline Strike is Futile
Finance Minister says "open skies" agreement is a done deal.
El Al, Arkia, Israir to Strike Sunday
Airlines protesting a proposal to finalize a deregulation plan they say will cause layoffs.
European Politics and Airliner ‘Safety Ratings’?
A German-based airliner crash evaluation center lists El Al's safety rating at 24 and Lufthansa at 11 but the numbers don't add up.
US Joins World in Grounding Boeing Dreamliner Passenger Jet
The US FAA has joined Europe, Japan and India in grounding Boeing’s 787 wide-body Dreamliner passenger jet. Only Poland operates the jet.
El Al to Replace Flight Manuals with iPads
El Al Airlines will begin a trial project next month ahead of transferring all flight manuals on its Boeing 777 fleet to iPads.
Torah and Hanukkah Unite Reps. Cantor and Shultz
Torah and Hanukkah combined their strength to bring together rival Reps. Cantor and Schultz for completion of a “unity” Torah scroll.
El Al Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Ireland
An El Al flight making its way to New York makes an lands in Ireland after smoke is detected in the passenger compartment.
El Al Suspending Cairo Flights Indefinitely?
Israel's national airline, El Al, is suspending all flights to Cairo indefinitely, according to a media report published Sunday morning.
'Mentally Disturbed' Egyptian Storms El Al at Cairo Airport
An Egyptian man described as “mentally disturbed” tried to break into Israel's El Al offices Wednesday at Cairo International Airport.
Woman Forced to Sit in Back of Plane Sues El Al
A woman is suing El Al for gender discrimination after she was forced to switch her seat in order to accommodate an ultra- Orthodox man.
Woman Suing El Al for NIS 50k Over Seat Snafu
A passenger on an El Al flight is suing the airline for NIS 50,000 claiming she was forced to move when a Hareidi man took her seat
El Al Pilots Ground Two Flights; Strike Looms
El Al pilots grounded two flights to and from Russia Monday night as a strike looms during the peak summer tourist season.
Passengers Describe Nightmare on El Al Flight 318
An engine emitted a plume of fire 20 minutes after takeoff from London, with 411 on board. 'We thought we were going to crash.'
El Al Plane's Engine Breaks Apart in Mid-Air
An El Al plane flying from London to Tel Aviv was forced to turn back after one of its engines failed and began falling apart
New El Al Class: More than Economy, Less than Business
Israel’s national airline, El Al, launches Economy Class Plus, an upgraded economy class with more perks.