11/06/2024
May this Shavuot be a holiday of unity and hope for a peaceful future.
EL AL ROMANIA - This is the official page of EL AL Israel Airlines. Represented in Romania by TAL Aviation
EL AL: Established in 1948 as the National Airlines of Israel, we have grown into a prestigious international carrier. By attending to every aspect of service, and assuring that our passengers' needs are met on time, every time, EL AL is ranked by IATA as one of the world's three most efficient air carriers. With its expanded global coverage, supported by an international network of 77 sales offic
es, EL AL offers incomparable Israeli hospitality, a friendly and personalized touch that makes time fly and makes EL AL more than just a convenient mode of travel. With our unique combination of amenities and advantages, which cater to international tastes, making EL AL has become a preferred global gateway to every corner of the world. On 7th May 1968, it was scheduled the first flight to Romania ( originally to Constanta, switched to Bucharest shortly after)
May this Shavuot be a holiday of unity and hope for a peaceful future.
Our new partnership with Virgin Atlantic is underway!
The agreements signed This week with Virgin Atlantic will enhance our flight offerings on one of the most sought-after routes for our customers: Tel Aviv to London. Additionally, Matmid frequent flyer club members will enjoy the benefits of earning and redeeming points on all Virgin Atlantic network flights, extending beyond the Tel Aviv-London route.
Tickets for flights under this new partnership will be available for purchase starting June 10, 2024, for departures beginning June 19, 2024. You can book your tickets on the websites of both airlines or through your preferred travel agents.
We remain committed to expanding our cooperation agreements with leading airlines worldwide, while continuously extending our flight schedules to desirable destinations.
This week we had the honor of hosting director Tom Nesher. Despite global boycotts of Israeli art and artists, Tom's debut film will premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
We wish Tom great success, and we hope for better days soon.
As we commemorate Jerusalem day, we recognize the significance of this ancient and holy city.
As we do every month, we are sharing a recap of our monthly operations. In April, EL AL transported 501,973 passengers on approximately 2,280 flights.
We are proud to carry the Israeli flag on the tail of our aircraft while maintaining a diverse flight schedule to numerous destinations worldwide, always ensuring the security and safety of our passengers.
Thank you for flying the flag, and we will continue to be here for you, always.
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This Independence Day, more than ever, we remain committed to connecting Israel to the world, proudly showcasing our independence to all. Let us also wish for the swift independence and return of the hostages.
This year, on this solemn day, we also remember the victims of October 7, whose lives were tragically cut short. As we honor Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror, we bow our heads and stand in solidarity with the grieving families.
Tonight is THE night!
Eden is going on stage at the Eurovision Grand Final! show your support for Eden and Israel!
You can vote up to 20 TIMES!
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Our amazing representative to the Eurovision contest, Eden Golan, will go on stage tonight, touching everyone's heart with her song "Hurricane."
Give Eden a big round of applause and vote for her.
Because voting for Eden is voting for Israel, now more than ever is the time to stand up for our country and support it with pride.
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Last week we hosted 20 residents from communities adjacent to the Gaza Strip who serve as heads of local emergency teams of the Eshkol Region. Their visit included a special tour of EL AL HQ and our control tower at Ben Gurion Airport and gave them a respite from the current situation.
A big thank you to our pilots, Eitan Mor and Nir Rosen, who are in touch with the organization and who accompanied the tour.
We wish for all of us to have quieter days soon.
As we do every month, we are sharing a recap of our monthly operations. In March, EL AL transported 482,763 passengers on approximately 2,200 flights.
We are proud to carry the Israeli flag on the tail of our aircraft while maintaining a diverse flight schedule to numerous destinations worldwide, always ensuring the security and safety of our passengers.
Thank you for flying the flag, and we will continue to be here for you, always .
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Fly The Flag: How we keep our aircraft clean, organized, and ready for takeoff!
As we do every month, we are sharing a recap of our monthly operations. In February, EL AL transported 443,859 passengers on approximately 2,200 flights.
We are proud to carry the Israeli flag on the tail of our aircraft while maintaining a diverse flight schedule to numerous destinations worldwide, always ensuring the security and safety of our passengers.
Thank you for flying the flag, and we will continue to be here for you, always.
Photo by: dani.spotter
We were honored to participate in the annual initiative organized by the "Larger Than Life" nonprofit known as the "Train of Smiles," dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children battling cancer and their families and bringing smiles to their faces.
This year, in light of the challenging circumstances, the event was aptly renamed the "Train of Hope." It served as a beacon of hope for children and families facing the dual challenges of battling cancer while navigating the additional complexities of the current situation.
The day was full of Purim festivities and started at Savidor Central Train Station in Tel Aviv and continued aboard the Train of Hope to Be'er Sheva, which included a delicious meal, musical performances, and the chance to meet beloved children's entertainers.
Our team was thrilled to be a part of this meaningful event and to embark on a journey of hope aboard the Train of Smiles, especially during these trying times. We hope for the good health of all those who participated.
We continue standing alongside the families of the hostages and supporting their global awareness campaign. Yesterday, we embarked on a special flight to New York, carrying around 100 family members who will testify at the UN about the crimes committed by Hamas.
During the flight, Jewish-American actor Michael Rapaport communicated through the cockpit with Jordan Gonen, sister of Romy, still held by Hamas, and Ilan Tis, daughter of Keith Siegel, who remains in captivity. Rapaport spoke words of encouragement, providing strength for their crucial mission at the UN.
To amplify global awareness, we named the departure flight LY157 to signify the number of days the hostages have been held. The return flight, LY134, denotes the count of hostages we still await.
Our pilots communicated these flight numbers with international air traffic control, serving as a poignant reminder to the world that 134 Israeli men and women have been held captive by Hamas for over five months, and demanding their immediate return.
It is an honor to accompany these families, offering unwavering support and we eagerly await the swift return of all the hostages.
We are happy to announce that another 777 aircraft is returning to active service in our fleet after a prolonged period of inactivity. The aircraft will undergo extensive maintenance over the next few months, during which the passenger cabin will be upgraded to mirror the configuration of our Dreamliner, featuring three distinct classes of service - Economy, Premium, and Business.
As we consistently strive to enhance your flight experience, we extend a warm invitation for you to fly the flag.
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EL AL will always be here to bring you home.
Fly The Flag. Fly EL AL.
More about EL AL's support for Israel - https://bit.ly/48wiDlh
This morning we took off to Amsterdam on a special flight with more than a hundred representatives of the families of the hostages who are on their way to The Hague, where they will file a lawsuit against the leaders of Hamas for the brutal acts they committed on October 7.
The flight's number was LY131, to mark the 131 days that the hostages have been held by Hamas in Gaza. The flight number back to Israel will be LY134, as a tribute to the 134 people still being held hostage.
EL AL pilots will use these numbers in contact with the various global air traffic control units throughout the flights to remind the world that we are all awaiting the return of the hostages as soon as possible.
EL AL stands by the Hostage and Missing Families Forum and has supported their work to raise awareness around the hostages in Israel and around the world, and continues to fly the families on global diplomatic missions.
Each month, we provide a snapshot of our operations, and for January, we're proud to share that we flew 435,319 passengers across 2,299 flights.
As we navigate a challenging period ahead, our commitment to innovation and improvement remains unwavering.
We strive to meet and exceed your expectations, delivering a high-quality product and an exceptional service experience.
Now more than ever, choosing to fly with an Israeli company is a source of pride.
We invite you to fly the flag.
116 days without music: yesterday we flew the yellow sign “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” to New York, an initiative started by the family of Alon Eyal, who was taken hostage from the Nova festival on October 7th and is still held in Gaza. The sign will be part of various events happening on behalf of Israel in Jewish communities.
Alon, 22, was always connected to music. He played the piano and planned to move to Tel Aviv and start studying music at the Rimon School of Music. Since Alon has been in captivity, his family opted to channel positive energy through music to bolster Alon’s spirits.
As part of these efforts, they positioned a grand piano with a yellow sign reading "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" in Hostage Square, inviting passers-by to play and raise awareness for Alon and all remaining hostages. This musical endeavor transcended Israel's borders, and the piano has traveled to Amsterdam and Berlin, where it was displayed in the James Simon Gallery.
Last night, the sign has been positioned on a dedicated piano in New Jersey at a fundraising event organized by the Jewish company. After that, it will travel to Times Square in New York.
Spreading warmth and cheer: Our dedicated flight attendants recently visited Tel Hashomer Hospital, bringing a touch of blue and white spirit to different departments, specifically the rehabilitation center for injured IDF soldiers.
The soldiers, families, visitors, and medical staff welcomed them with love and gratitude.
This heartwarming initiative will continue in the upcoming weeks, extending to other hospitals.
We wish a swift recovery to all those healing in body and soul.
To commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed yesterday, we had the honor of hosting 17 Holocaust survivors and their families last Thursday. As part of their visit, we organized a special tour aboard one of our aircraft, offering a peek into the world of aviation.
The experience included training sessions led by EL AL pilots in the cockpit, engaging musical performances, and thought-provoking quizzes for the kids.
Following the tour, we extended our hospitality by hosting the survivors and their families for a heartfelt dinner at the EL AL headquarters. The evening was enriched by a lecture from EL AL Captain Ofer Aloni, who shared insights and stories. As a token of our appreciation, we also presented a modest gift to express our gratitude and respect.
Tu Bishvat carries a message of hope this year.
In these challenging times, let us actively plant seeds of love and compassion across the globe, nurturing the soil of our lives so that we may grow and blossom anew. Our heartfelt embrace extends to the families of the hostages, to those uprooted from their homes, to the bereaved families, and our security forces.
We hope that Tu Bishvat will bring renewal and growth to us all.
Two-year-old Almog, who tragically lost his mother Einav on October 7, and whose father Or was taken hostage in Gaza, finds comfort in a teddy bear symbolizing their home and his father.
Since that fateful day, Michael Levy, Or's brother, carries the teddy bear everywhere, serving as a poignant reminder that Or is still being held hostage.
In a heartfelt gesture, echoing the cultural traditions of Portugal, where
images of leaders or saints are transferred from village to village, we have
arranged for a special guest on one of our flights to Portugal – Almog's teddy bear.
Accompanied by our dedicated air and ground teams, the bear has journeyed to the Israeli Embassy in Portugal. There, in accordance with the cherished local tradition, it will be passed from house to house, accompanied by prayers
for Or's safe return home.
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2023 was a deeply painful year for our country as we mourned the death of our loved ones and the kidnapping of hostages, some of whom are still not home.
We joined the national effort from the start of the war, and once again, we have demonstrated our reliability during emergencies.
In this past year, we introduced a company rebrand, launched a new Matmid frequent flyer club loyalty program, expanded our network of attractive destinations, continued our fleet expansion, enhanced our digital interfaces, introduced new menus by Chef Assaf Granit, received consistent recognition with the highest five-star rating in inflight service by the APEX global rating for the third consecutive year, and much more.
Last year, we transported over 5.5 million passengers in 30,000 flights to different destinations.
We want to thank you for choosing to fly with us throughout 2023. Your trust allows us to continue serving you with pride, both in times of ease and challenge. As we face a challenging and complex period ahead, we will continue investing, innovating, and improving to meet your expectations and provide unparalleled service.
Now, more than ever, flying with an Israeli company is a source of pride. We invite you to, once again, choose EL AL and fly blue and white.
Today marks 100 days since the hostages were taken by Hamas in Gaza. As a sign of solidarity with the families of the hostages, we engaged various activities to heighten global public awareness of their plight.
Notably, we have mobilized to fly an hourglass to the UN building in New York, underscoring the urgency faced by the hostages in Gaza.
Further, our flagship flight, LY001 from Tel Aviv to New York, scheduled for today, has been renumbered as LY100, marking 100 days without the hostages. The flight was operated by our aircraft named "Jerusalem of Gold," carrying the message "STAND WITH ISRAEL," which was affixed last month.
Additionally, we updated our website to reflect this solemn day, and a dedicated announcement will be broadcasted today on all flights, telling the stories of the 136 hostages to thousands of passengers in Israel and around the world.
EL AL stands united in support of the hostages and their families, working tirelessly to raise awareness globally for their safe and swift return to Israel.
A remarkable journey comes full circle: Irving Matlov, a 96-year-old born into a Zionist Jewish family in Canada, volunteered exactly 75 years ago at the age of 21 to fight in the War of Independence, contributing to the establishment of the State of Israel alongside fellow Jewish volunteers worldwide.
After the war, he returned to manage the family business in Canada, always holding onto the dream of making aliyah to Israel.
This week, he decided to realize that dream and made the journey to Israel, especially during these days - a collaborative effort between us, the Jewish Agency, and Nefesh B'Nefesh.
Irving, we are delighted to welcome you here.
Hersh was scheduled to fly to India last week but was tragically taken hostage from the Rei'm music festival on October 7th and has been in captivity for 83 days.
In a heartfelt gesture during an EL AL flight en route to Thailand, the pilots reached out to Hersh's family when the plane was flying over India. They expressed their sincere hope for Hersh's swift return home and even shared the aspiration that he might fulfil his dream of traveling to India in the future.
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How does a night flight look from the cockpit, with everything glowing below? Experience the breathtaking night journey from Dubai to Tel Aviv through six different camera angles...
We continue standing alongside the families of the hostages and supporting their global awareness campaign. Yesterday, we embarked on a special flight to New York, carrying around 100 family members who will testify at the UN about the crimes committed by Hamas. During the flight, Jewish-American actor Michael Rapaport communicated through the cockpit with Jordan Gonen, sister of Romy, still held by Hamas, and Ilan Tis, daughter of Keith Siegel, who remains in captivity. Rapaport spoke words of encouragement, providing strength for their crucial mission at the UN. To amplify global awareness, we named the departure flight LY157 to signify the number of days the hostages have been held. The return flight, LY134, denotes the count of hostages we still await. Our pilots communicated these flight numbers with international air traffic control, serving as a poignant reminder to the world that 134 Israeli men and women have been held captive by Hamas for over five months, and demanding their immediate return. It is an honor to accompany these families, offering unwavering support and we eagerly await the swift return of all the hostages.
Stories from the Skies, Episode 4: Flight Attendant Maya Klufman tells about a passenger who burst into tears.
Stories from the Skies, Episode 3: Flight Attendant Liza Turnikov tells about one of EL AL’s first evacuation flights.
Stories from the Skies, Episode 2: Flight Attendant Dor Levy Shares about meeting a childhood friend on board, whose cousin is a hostage in Gaza.
Stories from the Skies, Episode 1: Flight Attendant Esther Hila Shares an Unforgettable Meeting On Board.
EL AL will always be here to bring you home. Fly The Flag. Fly EL AL. More about EL AL's support for Israel - https://bit.ly/48wiDlh
Curious about your seat? Now, the aircraft comes to you. Starting today, you can enjoy a cutting-edge virtual experience by taking a 3D tour of the aircraft to familiarize yourself with the surroundings before your flight. We're committed to continually improving your journey, starting right from your doorstep. Take the virtual tour now: https://bit.ly/4bwKvss
Experience an enhanced digital journey with our updated app! Enjoy a user-friendly interface that brings you a host of new features, allowing you to: - Manage your booking seamlessly - Receive real-time check-in updates - Obtain your baggage tag through the app - Download your boarding pass directly to your digital wallet - Stay informed with live boarding updates - Check destination weather anytime - Easily share flight details with friends and family - Upload required travel documents (passport, visa, etc.) - Receive timely travel recommendations via Waze or Google Maps - Connect to WIFI or in-flight entertainment - Access destination details like departure terminal and check-in counter numbers - Calculate currency exchange rates - Unlock exclusive offers on hotels and car rentals for El Al passengers Discover a range of other options for a convenient and innovative digital experience.
The world’s longest candle-lighting chain, engaged diverse Jewish communities worldwide and fostered messages of hope and unity. Its commenced at the Australian airport where the fourth candle was lit and started a journey across countries like Japan, India, Dubai, Morocco, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, England, Israel and all the way to Los Angeles. In these challenging times of war, the symbolic act of dispelling darkness with light holds profound significance. May the holiday usher in miracles, especially our heartfelt prayers for the swift return of the hostages.
As Hannukah started 60 days after the horrific attacks of Oct, we added the message “STAND WITH ISRAEL” on our Dreamliner named “Jerusalem of Gold”. As the airline that carries the Israeli flag on our tail, we proudly represent Israel across the world, now more than ever. The addition of this message joins our mission to keep Israel connected to the world and the national effort.
This Thursday, be part of the world's longest Hannukah candle lighting! Join us in lighting the first candle as we unite Jews from Australia to Los Angeles, alongside children from Israel’s south and Jews worldwide. Capture the moment by filming a 20-second vertical video of yourself lighting the candle near a window at 18:00 local time. Share your video and details with us through the following link: https://bit.ly/47S9UtL. Let's spread the light together!
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