The airline El Al is launching its first major network expansion since autumn 2023. It has announced 9 new routes to Asia and Europe. This brings its offering to an unprecedented level of nearly 60 direct destinations from Tel Aviv. Three long-haul routes will connect Tel Aviv with Hanoi, Seoul and Manila, with three weekly flights operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Hanoi will launch in October 2026, with round-trip tickets from 900 dollars in Economy Class. Seoul will follow in March 2027, while Manila will be launched once the final approvals have been obtained. At the same time, its leisure subsidiary Sundor will introduce six seasonal European destinations for summer 2026, including Catania, Cagliari, Basel, Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Copenhagen. These flights will be operated by Boeing 737 aircraft, with attractive fares for beach and cultural holidays. Once the full programme is rolled out, the airline expects to operate around 900 weekly flights. It is thus reaffirming its international connectivity strategy.
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Founded in 1948, at the same time as the State of Israel, it has grown in prominence and has a subsidiary called Sun d’Or. EL AL’s reputation for safety speaks for itself. The Israeli airline is, in fact, considered the safest airline in the world and one of the most efficient. Comfort comes first, without compromising on price. Over time, El Al has developed considerably and entered into commercial agreements with several other airlines, including Air China, American Airlines and Swiss Air. Its Matmid loyalty programme offers numerous benefits, such as free airport shuttle transfers and discounts on purchases at several stores. It serves around fifty destinations, mainly in Europe, China, Thailand and the USA.
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Investments for the use of sustainable aviation fuels
In early August 2023, the airline operated its first flight with SAF and plans to continue these efforts with air connections to North America, Europe and the Far East.
Investment in fleet renewal
R&D for a new generation of eco-efficient aircraft
- Modernisation of the fleet with the purchase of newer, cleaner, and quieter aircraft.
- Upgrading the current in-service fleet by adding winglets that enable the aircraft to optimise fuel consumption during flight.
Carbon offsetting programmes
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Other environmental initiatives
- Optimisation of flight plans with the tool TIBCO.business
- Treatment of hazardous waste (engine fluids...)
- Policy on sorting and recycling paper and miscellaneous waste (hazardous and non-hazardous)
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