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Comptroller: Miri Regev's Transportation Ministry fails to prepare for new emergencies post-Oct. 7

The report further said that the Transportation Ministry, the Consumer Protection Authority, and the Competition Authority failed to act effectively to moderate airfares. 

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 76th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on May 8, 2024
An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Former El Al chief rejects monopoly, price gouging claims after Iran war profits

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

El Al cancels all scheduled flights till April 18 due to war in Middle East


Rescheduling or rebooking? Israeli airlines prepare for post-war reality

According to conversations with senior Israeli airline officials, each carrier is expected to publish a new flight schedule once the war ends and airspace is formally reopened.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

El Al flight aborts landing in Tel Aviv due to missile launches from Iran

According to FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane circled over the Mediterranean Sea for several minutes before receiving clearance to land.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Iran strikes across central Israel prevent El Al flights from landing

The plane was reportedly only a minute away from touching down when sirens sounded across central Israel and it was forced to climb back up.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says

Israel plans to gradually reopen airspace to repatriate stranded citizens, with El Al and Ryanair prioritizing return flights from key international gateways.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

El Al to begin rescue flights for Israelis stranded due to Operation Roaring Lion

The airline said it is prioritizing passengers whose flights were canceled and that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers will be operated at no additional cost.

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

From Barak to Herzog: Reflections on decades of covering Israeli diplomacy - comment

From prime ministers to the president, diplomatic trips reveal the evolution of Israel and its press.

 Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union chairman Yair Katz is seen ceremonially removing the "experimental" sticker on the Wings of Zion, Israel's answer to Air Force One.

El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US

A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport. 

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Israel vs El Al: Israelis were robbed, but the state might keep all the money - opinion

The State of Israel lodged a class action suit against El Al on behalf of the many passengers who were fleeced by the airline.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Regulator to fine El Al up to NIS 121m for price gouging

The investigation found that fares rose by an average of 16%, with some routes recording sharper increases of 6% to 31%.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7

"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.