El Al Israel Airlines

Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.

The launch of flights follows an agreement to normalize diplomatic relations.

The codeshare agreement will include the airlines’ networks beyond both Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv hubs.

El Al is preparing for a possible further extension of the closure.

The normalization accord between Bahrain and Israel paves the way for nonstop scheduled flights between the two countries.

Israel’s flag-carrier has opened reservations for scheduled passenger flights to Dubai.

As El Al Israel Airlines prepares to begin flying to Dubai, Routes looks at the carrier's network this week.

The two carriers have signed an MoU to explore introducing joint codeshare services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv.

A deal between the two countries is set to be announced on Oct. 20.

Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Los Angeles are among destinations returning.

Israel’s flag-carrier will next month begin operating scheduled flights from Tel Aviv to Athens, London, New York and Paris.

Israir, the third-largest carrier in Israel, has moved forward with plans to begin a commercial route between Tel Aviv and the United Arab Emirates.

Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Israeli carrier makes cuts to counter COVID-19 spread and pushes back launch of Tokyo service.

EL AL Israel Airlines is resuming service to London Stansted after more than a decade away.

This week: Virgin Atlantic’s first flights to Brazil; El Al Israel Airlines to add two new European routes; and Delta Air Lines opens reservation for its planned Seoul Incheon – Manila route.

This week: Canada Jetlines sets start date; Eastern Airways sold to founder; Finnair and Juneyao Air agree new codeshare; Viva Air to expand with $50m investment and more.

This week: El Al Israel Airlines adds more North American points; Hainan Airlines to open Shenzhen - Rome route; and Eurowings schedules Las Vegas service.

This week: El Al to open once weekly Las Vegas service; Air France to launch new route to Georgia; and Cathay Pacific extends Japanese network.

This week: El Al to resume its Tel Aviv – Manchester route; Oman Air adds European destination; and Ernest Airlines continues Ukraine expansion.

Israel and carrier El Al have reached the age of 70 and both have plenty to celebrate, but the pressure is on to compete in the age of open skies.

Israel’s flag carrier El Al is to continue its expansion into North America, but will drop its low-cost brand Up after four years of service to five European destinations.

Boston is currently the fourth largest US - Tel Aviv origin-destination market without non-stop service behind San Francisco, Chicago and Miami and averages an estimated 91 passengers a day in each direction, generating more than $45 million in ticket sales last year alone.


El Al has responded to the opening of the skies between Israel and the European Union with newly launched low-cost brand UP, reports Martin Rivers for our sister magazine, Routes News.

Israeli national carrier El Al has revealed plans to establish its own low-cost division as it prepares for increasing competition from European