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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.
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News and updates about El Al
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.
US threatens to bar El Al flights from landing
US gives Israel ultimatum, threatening to bar El Al from landing in US if Israel doesn't allow US airlines to fly into Tel Aviv.
El Al to operate historic flight to Morocco
Joint US-Israeli delegation will take off from Ben Gurion Airport to Rabat on Tuesday. The flight is expected to last about six hours.
Coming soon: Direct flight from Tel Aviv to Casablanca
El Al preparing to operate flights between Morocco and Israel. Israir CEO: As far as we’re concerned – we can start next week.
El Al to operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai
The airline will operate 3 flights on Sunday and Thursday and 2 flights on other days of the week.
Eli Rozenberg, a NY-born yeshiva student, takes control of El Al
26-year-old yeshiva student and son of millionaire businessman Kenny Rozenberg takes control of Israel's flagship airline.
El Al issuing vouchers for cancelled flights
Without the innovative scheme, the company would have to pay out NIS 1 billion in refunds by October 1.
Yeshiva student Eli Rozenberg buys El Al
Kanfei Nesharim company owned by 27-year-old US-born yeshiva student Eli Rozenberg buys controlling shares in El Al.
New proposal could 'reshuffle the deck' on El Al ownership
Israeli-American businessman proposes shared ownership of Israel's largest airline.
El Al announces weekly cargo flights to Dubai
Ahead of peace treaty with UAE, El Al announces launch of new cargo flight route to Dubai to carry agricultural and hi-tech goods.
Live:
Historic flight to Abu Dhabi takes off Monday morning
Senior officials from Israel and the US will take off on an El Al plane to the UAE and promote cooperation on a range of issues.
El Al schedules its first flight to United Arab Emirates
El Al schedules first Israel-UAE flight for Monday, announces flight numbers for it and return flight.
Israeli flight to Abu Dhabi to pass over Saudi Arabia
El Al will operate the first flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates, which will fly over the skies of Saudi Arabia.
Israel approves $75 M bid for El Al to son of US businessman
Eli Rozenberg closer to acquiring controlling stake in El Al after Israel's Gov't Companies Authority agrees to support his $75 million bid.
US yeshiva student seeks to buy El Al
Son of religious American businessman in talks to buy struggling Israeli national airline.
El Al will survive: State to nationalize company
Company's board of directors confirms it will be acquired by State that will continue to operate it.
El Al furloughs 400 employees without pay
Israeli national airline cancels cargo flights after pilots refuse to fly.
Six El Al flights canceled
El Al cancels passenger flights, returns planes currently abroad.
Nefesh B’Nefesh signs with EL AL for 14 summer group flights
Aliyah organization working to ensure that seats will be available on El Al flights for North American immigrants.
Operation to return Israelis from Panama commences
El Al aircraft 'Jerusalem of Gold' will fly for first time in history by direct flight from Panama to Israel and return Israelis home.
