United and Delta are among the few airlines that are resuming flights to Israel in recent weeks.
Systems appear to have come back online as of the time of writing, but there is a fear of a potential chain reaction of delays affecting the check-in process.
Sharon Brownstone, General Counsel of El Al, spoke about the airline’s crucial role after the attack on October 7 at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.
In the end, the ideal – whether on a plane, in a café, or at a tourist attraction – is very simple: to be ourselves, without apologizing.
Incoming tourism to Israel has plummeted to record lows, and while many foreign carriers have returned, several have written us off the map.
A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.
This practice has been observed by many Israelis traveling on memorial days, with the Israeli airline making it available for all in flight.
Independently operated Virgin Atlantic flights were originally scheduled to return to Israel in October 2025.
In a move that may challenge El Al's monopoly, Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States.
After a period of near-monopoly, El Al now faces competition as foreign carriers resume flights to Israel, testing its ability to maintain dominance.
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