El Al Doubles Profit Amid Iran Conflict Despite Security Operation Losses
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Globes · 15 hours ago
What happened
El Al Airlines doubled its net profit to $132 million in the latest quarter despite a $55 million loss from a military operation against Iran. Revenues rose 27% to $986 million, supported by recovering demand and partial return of foreign airlines at Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli carriers now hold 70% of passenger traffic, with ticket prices remaining high due to limited foreign competition.
- 01El Al's net profit doubled to $132 million in the recent quarter compared to last year.
- 02Company revenues increased 27% to approximately $986 million.
- 03"Roaring Lion" military operation caused a $55 million loss this quarter.
- 04Israeli airlines hold 70% of passenger traffic at Ben Gurion Airport post-conflict.
- 05Ticket prices to key destinations remain significantly higher than pre-war levels.
- 06El Al plans to increase seat capacity by 6%-10% in Q3 and has $1.4 billion in bookings.
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