El Al

In Israel, even fear and grief can become courage, resilience and joy - opinion

Israelis confronted terror, grief and October 7 remembrance with the courage, resilience and humor that define the Israeli spirit.

Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight  flight 1073.
 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Tens of thousands of Israelis abroad expected to fly home to vote in 2026 election

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

Israir UAE rescue flight canceled after failure to receive Emirati approval

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

First Arkia repatriation flight lands in Israel after returning from Dubai


IDF rejects claims made in NAZA film as El Al and Israir to operate Dubai rescue flights

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

The Israeli-American Council in New York in a campaign ahead of the first screening of the film NAZA in the city, September 27, 2026.

Israeli airline stocks surge nearly 9% following flydubai hijacking incident

Israir also reported severe loss of value in its stock over the last month, falling from NIS 1.60 on September 9 to NIS 1.44 reported on Tuesday, just before the recent jump registered on Wednesday.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

After Flydubai incident: Should Israelis prefer flying blue-and-white?

Flydubai flight reignites debate on foreign airlines. Pilots chairman explains Israeli security differences: Foreign flights aren't all unsafe.

An El Al aircraft.

What El Al pilots really earn compared to global giants

Qatar Airways captains earn up to $320k plus perks, but El Al pilots also enjoy high pay and bonuses of around a quarter million shekels.

Female Pilot in the Cockpit.

Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report

El Al's push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

El Al airplane.

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights

Thousands of Israelis landed abroad over the past 24 hours for expensive vacations they had eagerly prepared for months, without clothes and personal belongings due to Thursday's surprise strike.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization

According to the airline, it sought permission from Israel's security establishment to operate the flights but was told it could not obtain the required authorizations to run the route.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026; Illustrative.

The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?

FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year.

Niv Sultan and Deni Avdija for FLY CARD.

WATCH: El Al’s iconic Lior Suchard safety video to be replaced by Israeli celebrity gang of four

Beginning later this month, a new safety video is being unveiled on El Al flights featuring Fauda’s Lior Raz, Hollywood’s Gal Gadot, NBA basketball great Deni Avdija and model/actress Rotem Sela.

Deni Avdija, Lior Raz, Rotem Sela, and Gal Gadot in El Al's new safety video.

War profits: El Al doubles profit and Bezeq jumps 38%

Despite war and a weak dollar, El Al doubled profit to $132m with a $1.4b order backlog. Bezeq profit jumped 38% and will distribute NIS 515m.

El Al aircraft. The company's net profit doubled.