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April 9, 2026, 11:33 am
El Al resumes full-capacity flights across Europe, US and Far East following ceasefire
Starting 12 April, Israel's national carrier will offer services to destinations including London, Paris, Milan, Bangkok, New York and Miami
By Michelle Rosenberg
El Al plane is seen at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
February 19, 2026, 12:54 pm
‘Free Palestine’ stickers force El Al to fly without 140 passengers’ bags
Security checks triggered by political stickers on luggage caused a two-hour delay on LA-Tel Aviv flight
By Annabel Sinclair
French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
August 12, 2025, 11:06 am
France halts visas for El Al guards in Paris, fuelling diplomatic row
No visa renewals in six months leave Israeli airline security staff facing illegal status or forced to return amid rising tensions
By Annabel Sinclair
El Al plane is seen at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
August 12, 2025, 8:41 am
El Al to run record 20 UK flights a week this winter
Boost to Heathrow and Luton services as foreign carriers remain grounded
By Annabel Sinclair
El Al offices in Paris. Photo: X
August 7, 2025, 11:22 am
El Al Paris offices daubed with ‘genocide airline’ graffiti in anti-Israel attack
Israeli national carrier evacuates staff after vandalism incident linked to Macron’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state; French authorities open investigation
By Annabel Sinclair
Ivor Levene, taking shelter in supermarket safe room. June 2025
June 16, 2025, 6:25 pm
British Jews stuck in Israel tell of panic, peril and shared purpose
Solidarity in shelters and friendship under fire: Jewish News meets the UK citizens trying to find their way home as Iranian rockets rain overhead
By Michelle Rosenberg
El Al plane is seen at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
June 12, 2025, 3:09 pm
El Al faces class action lawsuit over wartime price hikes
Lawsuit alleges airline caused NIS 600 million in damages; accuses the airline of exploiting a monopoly and seeks compensation for consumers
By Annabel Sinclair
Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson kisses the tarmac after he touches down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel
April 28, 2025, 7:47 pm
Virgin Atlantic permanently axes Tel Aviv route
The airline will maintain links to Israel through its exclusive partnership with EL AL
By Annabel Sinclair
Pic: Courtesy
February 12, 2025, 3:49 pm
El Al signs codeshare agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines
Over the past year Israel's national carrier has collaborated with Delta Air Lines, Air France and Virgin Atlantic
By Michelle Rosenberg
Jewish women, including at the Israeli airline El Al, wore braids to celebrate Agam Berger, released from Hamas captivity on Jan. 30, 2025. (Berger with her parents: handout; El Al staff via El Al)
January 31, 2025, 10:38 am
Jewish women braid challah and hair to mark Agam Berger’s return
The “Braids for Agam” movement responds to reports that Berger, 20, has braided other hostages’ hair in captivity
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
An arrivals hall at Heathrow airport.
June 11, 2024, 5:31 pm
Home Office denies claim that El Al passengers were detained on arrival
Lawyers have written to the airport asking for an urgent investigation into the ‘extremely worrying incident’ on Sunday night
By Nicole Lampert
June 5, 2024, 11:22 am
El Al and Virgin Atlantic sign loyalty club agreement
Deal offers passengers greater flexibility on the Tel Aviv-London (Heathrow) route
By Michelle Rosenberg
The first flight from Israel to the UAE lands in 2020 after the signing of the Abraham Accords.
July 10, 2023, 8:37 pm
One million Israelis have visited UAE since the Abraham Accords
There are more than 200 weekly flights between the counties, with 88 from Ben Gurion to Dubai and 22 to Abu Dhabi, operated by Emirates, flydubai and EL AL.
By Richard Ferrer in Jerusalem
Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on December 31, 2022. (Photo credit: Jakub Porzycki/Getty Images)
May 9, 2023, 12:26 pm
El Al cancels Saturday night flights from London to Tel Aviv over Shabbat observance
Thousands of passengers who booked their tickets from London to Tel Aviv this summer will now have to either reschedule or apply for a refund. 
By Jewish News Reporter
Noa Kirel.
April 21, 2023, 5:30 pm
United by music: British Embassy in Israel hosts Eurovision Gala with singer Noa Kirel
Israel’s representative to international song competition speaks at event partnered with the Ukrainian Embassy
By Michelle Rosenberg
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