El Al

What El Al pilots really earn compared to global giants

Qatar Airways captains earn up to $320k plus perks, but El Al pilots also enjoy high pay and bonuses of around a quarter million shekels.

Female Pilot in the Cockpit.
El Al airplane.

Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026; Illustrative.

El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization


The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?

FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year.

Niv Sultan and Deni Avdija for FLY CARD.

WATCH: El Al’s iconic Lior Suchard safety video to be replaced by Israeli celebrity gang of four

Beginning later this month, a new safety video is being unveiled on El Al flights featuring Fauda’s Lior Raz, Hollywood’s Gal Gadot, NBA basketball great Deni Avdija and model/actress Rotem Sela.

Deni Avdija, Lior Raz, Rotem Sela, and Gal Gadot in El Al's new safety video.

War profits: El Al doubles profit and Bezeq jumps 38%

Despite war and a weak dollar, El Al doubled profit to $132m with a $1.4b order backlog. Bezeq profit jumped 38% and will distribute NIS 515m.

El Al aircraft. The company's net profit doubled.

How a Connecticut Torah scroll traveled 50 years, and thousands of miles, to make aliyah - opinion

A closing Connecticut synagogue, a chance Facebook connection, and a retired rabbi helped a Torah scroll dedicated to a young boy complete its journey to Jerusalem.

The sefer torah.

On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard

On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.

 El Al Flight 402 - The Lockheed Constellation registered as 4X-AKC, pictured here in 1950.

Does your card still earn EL AL points? Here’s what FLY CARD holders need to know

EL AL’s Matmid credit card program has moved to Isracard. Here are the deadlines, benefits and steps cardholders should know to maintain their points accrual.

EL AL’s Matmid credit card program has moved to Isracard. Here are the deadlines, benefits and steps cardholders should know to maintain their points accrual.

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after long-range Ukraine strikes disrupt Russian oil sales

The airline will reassess the situation next week and decide whether to resume operations, with passengers to be informed and offered alternatives in accordance with the law.

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al signs codeshare deal with Latvian flag carrier airBaltic, expanding northern European network

El Al has signed a new codeshare agreement with airBaltic, expanding access to European destinations via Riga starting July 1.

El Al and Latvian airline airBaltic launch a codeshare agreement, June 15, 2026.

El Al to offer Starlink internet to passengers starting in 2027

According to Reuters, the service will be implemented at the beginning of the year and will be offered free of charge.

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

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.