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Airlines
El Al Israel Orders 12 New Boeing 787 Aircraft
El Al Israel Airlines has ordered 12 new Boeing 787 aircraft to expand its long-haul operations, under a deal worth approximately $1.5 billion. The announcement was made on April 16, 2026. As part of the plan, the airline will exercise its option for six 787-9 aircraft and convert four previously ordered planes into the larger 787-10 variant. Deliveries are scheduled…
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Airlines
EL AL Flight Drops “Free Palestine” Bags
EL AL Flight Departs Without “Free Palestine” Labeled Luggage An EL AL flight operating as LY6 from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv experienced a significant delay after “Free Palestine” stickers were identified on multiple checked bags. The Boeing 787 was preparing for departure when the politically themed labels were discovered, prompting the activation of additional security procedures. According to passenger…
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General News
El Al Opposes Wizz Air’s Plan to Establish an Operations Base in Israel
Israel’s national airline, El Al, has objected to the Ministry of Transport’s initiative to allow Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air to establish a permanent operations base in Israel. The ministry’s move aims to boost competition and lower ticket prices. In an official letter sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transport Minister Miri Regev, El Al described the plan as…
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