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War gives El Al record year - net profit soared to more than half a billion dollars

Revenue in 2024 amounted to $3.4 billion - an increase of 37%, partly due to a 14% increase in the average price per passenger compared to 2023. In the fourth quarter, its market share on routes to the US broke a record with 97.5%.

Navit Zomer | 03.12.25

Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen for flights amid surge in returning airlines

After months of war-induced closures and disruptions, low-cost terminal reopens with major airlines expanding routes, bringing lower fares and improved connectivity

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.06.25

Air Haifa to offer daily flights to Paphos for $99

Air Haifa expands its Mediterranean operations with a new six-day-a-week route to Paphos, offering affordable fares starting at $99 and discounts for early bookings; El Al set to offer 5 weekly flights to Boston

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.19.25

US airlines returning to Israel, but days of $1,000 ticket to NY are over

Despite the return of major US airlines to Israel, ticket prices to New York are unlikely to drop below $1,500; 'For now, no one has an incentive to lower prices,' says an industry expert, 'demand remains high, and it’s all about supply and demand'

Orna Yefet | 02.11.25

Competition in Israeli skies heats up with planned new airline

Kavei Hufsha, owners of Blue Bird and Tus Airways, plan to launch new Israeli airline to expand competition and serve destinations beyond Europe; starting with two aircraft, airline expected to operate from Ben Gurion Airport within 18 months

Navit Zomer | 01.29.25

Israeli airlines prohibited by Shin Bet from landing in Paphos, Cyprus

The extraordinary directive comes due to 'security reasons,' though flights will be able to land at the airport in Larnaca; There is no travel warning for Paphos and it is possible to reach the resort there

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.27.25

With Gaza cease-fire, skies opening up for Israeli travelers

Foreign airlines are returning to Israel following the cease-fire, with ITA Airways set to resume flights in February; Their return is expected to lower flight prices and increase options for US travel, challenging El Al's monopoly with more affordable connections

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.21.25

Foreign airlines begin return to Israel: Will prices go down?

Return of low-cost airlines alongside some European carriers starting February is expected to affect ticket prices amid higher competition

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.19.25

Arkia launches flights to NY

Airline cooperates with TechAir, an initiative of Israeli high-tech companies set up to respond to needs after international carriers suspend Israel flights; Company offers three weekly flights to JFK costing less than El Al

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.13.25

El Al subsidiary Sundor offers new Albania route

Israeli airline announces it will operate three weekly flights to the popular vacation spot, known for welcoming Israelis at fair prices, starting in March

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.08.25

El Al ends free air miles offer for reservists after surging demand

Flag carrier says gave out 1.8 billion air miles to 81,000 reservists who served over 200 days during the war, following public criticism over its exorbitant ticket prices

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.01.25

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after Azeri plane shot down

Israeli carrier extends suspension of Tel Aviv-Moscow route until end of winter, citing safety concerns; move follows last week’s crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, reportedly caused by a Russian surface-to-air missile

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.30.24

Flying abroad? Expect higher luggage fees in January 2025

Israeli airlines Israir and Arkia will raise luggage fees starting January 1, 2025, impacting carry-ons and checked bags; El Al and Air Haifa maintain current prices, while IDF troops receive special benefits, including free luggage and preferred seating.

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.26.24

מטוס איירבוס A320 של חברת בריסל איירליינס עם עיצוב מיוחד של הדרדסים בשדה התעופה בהרקליון יוון

The best and worst airlines for 2024

According to AirHelp, a company that facilitates passengers' rights with airlines, Brussels Airlines scores highest for 2024 while Israel's El Al is close to the bottom of the list

Ynet | 12.11.24

Utility knife fragment found in El Al passenger's breakfast

Passenger in airplane's business class was amazed to find a fragment of a knife blade inside a vegetable patty, just before biting into it. How did the flight attendants react, and what was the compensation offered by El Al? All the details

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.03.24