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Dominant over 18 months of war, Israel's El Al faces return of foreign carriers - analysis

After a period of near-monopoly, El Al now faces competition as foreign carriers resume flights to Israel, testing its ability to maintain dominance.

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.
 Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

 Hamburg, Germany

Get ready: The new and surprising destination you’ll be able to fly to soon from Israel

 El Al airplane at the Ben Gurion International Airport. October 4, 2022.

Airlines not rushing back to Israel despite impending law change


Breaking free: Addressing Israel’s monopolistic air travel challenges – opinion

Israelis shouldn't be held prisoner in their country because of unfair airline monopolies.

 Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on October 31, 2024.

Near monopoly status: How the Israel-Hamas War impacted El Al ticket prices

Critics have accused El Al of price gouging, as some customers have struggled to book tickets for prices anywhere near what they booked before the war.

 An El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024.

Lost your luggage? Apple to let you share AirTag location with airlines

A new feature in iOS 18.2, set for release in December, will allow temporary sharing of an AirTag's location with anyone, including airline staff, to help locate lost luggage.

 AirTag locator

Jewish passengers denied boarding: Lufthansa slammed with record-breaking fine

According to the DOT, this $4 million penalty is the largest ever issued against an airline for civil rights violations.

 Orthodox Jewish man pray Tefilat HaDerech or the Traveler's Prayer on a airplane during a flight from London to Israel.

Wizz Air, Delta pause and cancel flights to Israel due to escalating tensions

Several airlines globally have suspended their services to Israel and Lebanon while also revising schedules to avoid the Iranian and Lebanese airspace.

 pril 26, 2023; Name and logo on Delta Air Lines plane and aircraft hanger

Despite the lifting of the ban: The airline postpones its return to Israel

The Polish airline LOT Airlines announced that it will not resume its flights to Israel before November 1, despite the lifting of the European Union's ban on flights in Israeli airspace.

 LOT Airlines

Attractive? El Al publishes winter 2025 flight prices

The airline announces its winter flight schedule, highlighting key destinations in the Mediterranean, Europe, Tokyo, and New York, with attractive prices available for quick bookings.

 El Al Plane

New direct flights from Israel to Lithuania by Air Baltic, begin March 31

Air Baltic will launch a new direct flight route from Tel Aviv to Vilnius on March 31, with two weekly flights.

 Vilnius center view. Europa tower, Municipality, Swedbank buildings, hotel Lietuva are in the center of photograph. The church of St.Philip and St. Jacob is in the right. National Library is in the left. Viktoria,MG Baltic,Buisness triangle, Ukio bank buildings are in the bottom right-hand corner.

Rising prices, bringing hope: What do consumers think of Israel's El Al airline? - opinion

The sky-high ticket prices that jumped since last October dramatically contribute to the poor perception of El Al more frequently.

 EL AL, the quasi-national carrier, once again posted record profits for the first quarter of this year.

In light of a potential Iran attack: Which airlines are flying to Israel, which have cancelled?

Every day, Israelis hear different reports and rumors of airlines canceling flights to Israel. Here's an updated guide to who is still flying.

 An El Al Boeing Dreamliner is prepared for its next flight at Ben Gurion Airport last month.

Citing rising MidEast tensions, airlines pause flights from NY to Israel

Should an all-out war break out in the Middle East, OpsGroup said civil aviation will likely face the risk of drones and missiles crossing airways.

 A Delta Airlines jet comes in for a landing in front of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline at Laguardia Airport, in New York City, New York, U.S., January 11, 2023.