EL AL Flight LY19 from Tel Aviv to New York safely landed after a late minimum fuel communication during approach to JFK. The incident raised questions about pilot communication procedures, fuel management decisions, and operational safety standards during high-traffic arrivals.
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El Al Israel Airlines (LY) will resume flights to 9 international destinations starting next week, expanding its network to nearly 40 routes.
An El Al Israel Airlines (LY) flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tel Aviv (TLV) was delayed after “Free Palestine” stickers were discovered on 140 checked suitcases. The incident affected Flight LY-6 shortly before departure on February 16.
The Israel Competition Authority has moved to impose a major financial penalty on El Al Israel Airlines (LY) following findings that the carrier charged excessive fares during the war.
Israel’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) holds the title of the world’s most secure airport, yet a 13-year-old boy evaded its defenses on October 7, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) aboard the Wing of Zion, Israel’s Boeing 767 state aircraft, for New York JFK International Airport (JFK).
National carrier EL AL (LY) has urged the Israeli government to block Hungarian airline Wizz Air (W6) from opening a new base at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), citing concerns over national security and the resilience of Israel’s aviation sector.
El Al Israel Airlines (LY) files an official complaint after a French ATC at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) allegedly said “Free Palestine” to the pilots shortly after departure.
In a significant move for UK–Israel air travel, Virgin Atlantic (VS) is leasing eight weekly slot pairs at London Heathrow Airport to El Al Israel Airlines (LY) for the Winter 2025/26 season.
El Al (LY), Israel’s national airline, has announced a major expansion of its U.S. network, adding 42 weekly non-stop flights to key American cities starting late October 2025.