El Al
Israeli-media coverage mentioning El Al, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Missing Israeli Women Fail to Board Flight From Prague Amid Extensive Search in Vienna
Two Israeli women missing since Friday were booked but did not board a Prague-Tel Aviv flight, prompting a broad search in Vienna and a public appeal for information.
Israel Warns US of Iranian Shoulder-Fired Missile Threat to Air Force One
Israel alerted the US to an Iranian threat of shoulder-fired missile attacks on Air Force One during President Trump's July 8 flight from Ankara, prompting a deception operation t…
Greek Blue Bird Airways Rises to Fourth Largest Carrier at Tel Aviv Airport in July
Greek-owned Blue Bird Airways, with strong Israeli ties, became the fourth largest airline at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in July 2026, flying 7.5% of passengers amid Israeli ca…
Cal Credit Card Company Plans Up to 220 Job Cuts After Losing El Al FlyCard License
Cal plans to cut up to 220 jobs after losing El Al's FlyCard license to Isracard, impacting revenue and prompting operational changes amid a company sale. It launched FlyAll to co…
Israel Resists US Pressure on Gaza 15-Point Plan Amid Tough Talks
Israel is resisting intense US pressure to implement a 15-point Gaza plan, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vetoing it after tough talks. Israel demands full Hamas disarmament before…
Rami Levy Launches SuperFly Credit Card to Compete with El Al and CAL
Rami Levy, Israir, and Isracard are launching SuperFly, a new credit card and loyalty club offering flight rewards and retail benefits to compete with El Al and CAL in Israel’s tr…
Hezbollah Faces Pressure as Israel Tightens Control Around Tel Ali Al-Taher in Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon's talks stall over Hezbollah disarmament demands as the IDF tightens control around Tel Ali Al-Taher, pressuring Hezbollah fighters in tunnels to surrender or f…
MasterChef Israel All-Stars Premiere Disappoints with Lackluster Dishes and Judges
MasterChef Israel's All-Stars season premiered with returning contestants but delivered underwhelming dishes and a less engaging judges panel, disappointing viewers. The show lack…
Israel Faces Challenge Maintaining Identity Among Second-Generation Emigrants Abroad
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis live abroad, but the main challenge is preserving Israeli and Jewish identity among their second and third-generation descendants. While first-ge…
Hundreds of Torah Students Impress Rabbis with Oral Talmud Exams in Jerusalem Ceremony
Hundreds of Torah V'Yirah students in Jerusalem were orally examined on Talmudic tractates in a celebrated ceremony, impressing leading rabbis. The event took place during the int…
Sun d'Or Launches Winter Flight Schedule Including New Direct Service to Verona
Sun d'Or, part of El Al, launches its winter 2026 flight schedule with 12 destinations, including new direct flights to Verona, Italy, starting October 25. The airline offers affo…
Gal Mekel Praises Deni Avdija’s Growth and Discusses Israeli Basketball Developments
Gal Mekel discussed the Israeli players' strike, praised Deni Avdija’s NBA growth, and outlined his role at Hapoel Jerusalem in a recent podcast. He supports the current league st…
El Al and Isracard Launch FLY CARD to Turn Everyday Spending into Flight Rewards
El Al and Isracard's FLY CARD lets users convert everyday spending into frequent flyer points redeemable for flights and travel perks. Over one million tickets were bought with po…
Natalie Portman Angered by Novel Allegedly Based on Her as Obsessive Diva
Natalie Portman is reportedly furious over Rachel Cusk's upcoming novel Life Of M, which features a character believed to be based on Portman as an obsessive diva. Once close frie…
US Air Force Tanker Planes Conduct Weekend Training at Ben Gurion Airport to Avoid Congestion
The US Air Force conducts weekend aerial refueling training at Ben Gurion Airport to avoid disrupting civilian flights, leveraging reduced weekend traffic due to Sabbath observanc…
Tokyo Stocks Surge 2% as Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Asian markets, led by Tokyo's 2% gain, rose amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions and slight oil price increases. US futures were mixed following a strong week, while Israeli sto…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Sharren Haskel's Petition to Split from Likud
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected Sharren Haskel's request to split from Likud, citing late objections to a party merger. Haskel also alleged vote recording coercion during a Sta…
Israir Launches Direct Flights to Madrid as Romanian Animawings Resumes Israel Route
Israir will begin direct flights to Madrid from October 25, while Romanian airline Animawings resumes Bucharest-Tel Aviv flights tomorrow after a suspension. United Airlines plans…
MK Boaron Condemns Mansour Abbas and Questions Gadi Eizenkot’s Coalition Plans
MK Avichai Boaron condemned Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas after a Channel 14 report exposed Abbas’s extremist Islamist views and alleged ties to Hamas funding. Boaron challenged MK G…
Israel Faces Critical Gaps in Air Cargo Emergency Plans Amid Regional Conflict
Israel's air cargo capacity sharply declined during recent conflicts with Iran, exposing the lack of a formal emergency plan to maintain civilian air freight. Private airlines and…
Four-Year-Old Left Behind at Ben Gurion Airport While Family Flies to Paris
In 2008, a four-year-old girl was accidentally left behind at Ben Gurion Airport while her family flew to Paris. The child was found alone in the duty-free area and later flown to…
Air Canada Delays Return to Israel Until January 2027, Cancels Direct Flights
Air Canada delays resumption of flights to Israel until January 2027, extending cancellations amid ongoing airline suspensions despite improved security. Meanwhile, United and Del…
Five Die in Louisiana from Flesh-Eating Vibrio Bacteria Amid Rising Infections
Louisiana health officials warn of a surge in deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections, with five deaths among nine cases this year. The bacterium infects through wounds exposed to sea…
United Airlines Resumes Flights to Israel in September Amid Growing US-Israel Air Travel Competition
United Airlines will restart flights to Israel on September 8 with two daily Boeing 787 flights from Ben Gurion Airport, following a suspension due to regional conflict. Delta Air…
Israeli Competition Authority Warns Against Informal Bank Chair Meetings Amid Monopoly Crackdown
Yael Sheinin, outgoing legal advisor of Israel's Competition Authority, warns that informal WhatsApp chats between bank chairs risk illegal collusion. She highlights evolving cart…
Over 200 Belz Yeshiva Students Fly From US to Israel for Elul Study Period
More than 200 Belz Hasidic yeshiva students from the US flew on a special charter to Israel for the Elul study period, with dedicated airport arrangements and community support en…
Israir Gains Approval to Launch New Wide-Body Flights to New York
Israir Airlines has secured updated civil aviation approval to operate Airbus A330 wide-body jets on a new New York route, pending final FAA clearance. This will make Israir the t…
Carasso Group Leads TV Ad Spending While Fly Card Misses Recall Rankings
Carasso Group's CalMobil led Israeli TV ad spending with 6.6 million shekels, while Fly Card invested 4.5 million but failed to rank in recall. MAX's campaign outperformed Fly Car…
El Al's FLY CARD Turns Everyday Spending Into Real Flights for Members
El Al and Isracard's FLY CARD credit card converts everyday spending into frequent flyer points redeemable for flights, with over one million tickets bought using points last year…
Israel Allocates $33 Million to Restore Over 70 Heritage Sites in West Bank
Israel's Ministry of Heritage is investing 113 million shekels to restore and develop over 70 heritage sites in the West Bank, aiming to strengthen Jewish identity and improve tou…
Ben Gurion Airport Sees Summer Peak as International Airlines Resume Flights to Israel
Ben Gurion Airport is handling its busiest summer day with 101,000 passengers expected, driven by a surge in international flights. July saw a 37% passenger increase over last yea…
Israel Allocates $7.5 Million to Hire 82 Specialized Nurses in Public Hospitals
Israel's Ministry of Health is investing 26.5 million shekels to hire 82 specialized nurses for critical hospital departments to ease staff shortages and improve patient care. The…
Jonathan Tzvikel Appointed New Legal Advisor of Israel's Competition Authority
Jonathan Tzvikel has been appointed as the new legal advisor of Israel's Competition Authority, replacing Yael Sheinin. Tzvikel has extensive experience within the authority and w…
Ben Gurion Airport Prepares for One of Its Busiest Summer Days with Over 100,000 Passengers
Ben Gurion Airport expects over 100,000 passengers on one of the busiest summer days, with flight operations normal but heavy congestion at terminals. Staffing shortages in refuel…
Global Tech Sector Pressure Weighs on Tel Aviv Stock Market Ahead of US Jobs Report
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is set to open lower due to global tech sector weakness following declines in Asian and US markets. Israeli dual-listed tech stocks face negative gaps…
Israeli Tourism Sector Faces Severe Crisis as Stock Prices Plunge Amid War Impact
The Israeli tourism industry is in crisis following the October 7 war, with tourist arrivals plummeting and related stocks falling sharply. Hotel occupancy and airline operations…
Asian Markets Plunge as Israeli Tech Stocks Lose Over $1 Billion Amid Mixed Global Trading
Asian markets fell sharply, led by South Korea and Japan, while U.S. futures showed mixed trends. Israeli tech stocks Taboola and SolarEdge lost over $1 billion combined due to di…
El Al and Bezeq Report Record Profits Despite Regional Conflict and Economic Challenges
El Al Airlines and Bezeq posted record profits in Q2 2026 despite regional conflict and economic challenges, with El Al doubling net profit and Bezeq increasing net profit by 38%…
Israeli Regulator Allows Cal Credit Card to Compare FlyAll with El Al's FLY CARD
Israel's Second Authority reversed its earlier ban, allowing Cal's FlyAll credit card to compare itself with El Al's FLY CARD in ads, with clarifications. This decision follows a…
Airlines Boost Flights From Israel Ahead of Summer Peak and Jewish Holidays
Ahead of the summer peak and Jewish holidays, foreign and Israeli airlines are increasing flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Europe, North America, and Asia. Lufthansa Group plans…
Netherlands Classifies Israel Alongside Iran and Russia as Foreign Influence Threat
The Netherlands' security agency has classified Israel alongside Iran and Russia as a foreign influence threat, triggering a diplomatic crisis. The move follows Israeli actions du…
Lily Ben Ami Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Following Sister Michal Sela's Murder
Lily Ben Ami, founder of the Michal Sela Forum, joined Yisrael Beiteinu, motivated by her sister's 2019 murder and a desire to combat violence against women. She praised party lea…
Syrian Security Forces Seize Grad Rocket Arsenal 12 Km From Israeli Border
Syrian security forces seized a hidden arsenal of Grad rockets near Al-Hara, 12 km from the Israeli border, preventing a potential attack on Israeli communities in the Golan and G…
One Advertising Agency Handles Competing Israeli Airline Credit Card Campaigns
In Israel's competitive airline credit card market, McCann Tel Aviv manages advertising campaigns for two rival cards, Play Card and Sky Max, ensuring strict internal separation t…
Israeli Censorship Delays Globes Reporter’s Economic Story Without Explanation
Israeli military censorship has indefinitely blocked a Globes reporter's economic story without explanation, refusing to clarify security concerns. This follows a previous censors…
Average Tech Salaries in Israel Surge Over 13% Amid Stable Job Numbers
In May 2026, Israeli tech workers saw their average monthly salary rise by 13.7% to 35,760 shekels, while job numbers remained stable. The tech sector's share of total salaried jo…
Choosing Different Airlines Can Save Hundreds on Holiday Flights to Popular Destinations
A price comparison for Jewish New Year flights shows that choosing different airlines can save families hundreds of dollars, with price gaps over 40% for flights to Crete, Budapes…
Tech Stocks Lead Positive Open as US-Iran Tensions Ease and Oil Prices Drop
Global markets opened positively as US-Iran tensions eased and oil prices dropped, boosting tech stocks and chipmakers. Tower Semiconductor prepares to report strong Q2 earnings a…