New York

On Monday (October 9, 2023), the El Al (LY) counter at Terminal 4 of New York JFK Airport was filled with a palpable sense of unease as numerous travelers awaited their check-in, clutching two essential documents: their passports and their summons from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for emergency deployment.

El Al Israel Airlines (LY) announced on Thursday (September 28, 2023) that it plans to increase flights to New York in 2024 following the United States’ decision to admit Israel into a program enabling visa-free entry for Israeli citizens.