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When status doesn’t matter, but genetics do

TEL AVIV (Press Release)–High in the ivory tower of success sits a CEO, protected on all sides by wealth, position and authority. He rides first class on life’s train, his every need fulfilled. And then one day, he hits a bump. “I’ll take care of it,” he says to his family, certain that his connections, [...]

Rescued Chilean miners visit Israel

Pictured above: Upon their arrival to the Holy Land this week, 31 Chilean miners were greeted by the Chilean Ambassador to Israel Joaquin Montes (center left), EL AL President Elyezer Shkedy (center) and the Israel Minister of Tourism, Stas Misezhnikov (center right).

  NEW YORK (Press Release) - EL AL Israel Airlines carried 31 Chilean miners on a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel as special guests of the airline and the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. The miners captivated the world during the 69 days they were trapped underground and during a [...]

El Al and JNF to work together on Carmel Mountain reforestation

TEL AVIV (Press Release)–EL AL Israel Airlines and Jewish National Fund (JNF), two leading recognizable names associated with the State of Israel, have announced a new effort to help rebuild some of the devastated areas that resulted from the worst fires in Israel’s history.  The EL AL and JNF forest will be planted on Carmel [...]

El Al/ Jet Blue announce new San Diego-Tel Aviv fares

NEW YORK (Press Release)– A new agreement between EL AL, the national airline of Israel and JetBlue Airways makes traveling to Israel easier than ever for customers who live in or near 35 cities in the USA–including San Diego.  These EL AL customers can now purchase a single ticket in one simple transaction, check luggage all [...]

New olim? Teddy bears from Bergenfield, N.J.

Bears from Bergenfield founder Claire Ginsburg Goldstein (rear center) prior to the 100,000th teddy bear departing for Israel

NEW YORK (Press Release)– EL AL, the national airline of Israel, and “Bears from Bergenfield” have reached a milestone in its effort to send 100,000 teddy bears to Israel as part of a six-year-long charity project. Upon arrival in Israel, the 100,000 soft and cuddly teddy bears have been delivered to sick children in hospitals [...]

Two High Holy Days recipes from El Al

NEW YORK (Press Release)– With the Jewish New Year soon to arrive, EL AL, the national airline of Israel is preparing for this holiday season by offering traditional desserts which symbolize a sweet new year.  More than 550 pounds of honey cake is served to passengers travelling on EL AL from the USA in all [...]

Haitian earthquake victim to receive prosthetic feet in Israel

Sounlove, in wheel chair, and sister Baranatha await El Al flight at JFK

NEW YORK (Press Release)–EL AL, the national airline of Israel, recently hosted 19 year old student Sounlove Zamour on a flight from New York to Israel.  Sounlove is a double amputee victim of the horrific earthquake that took place in Haiti this past January. Sounlove is in Israel to continue with the next stage of [...]

El Al offers suggestions for in-flight exercises

back bends

NEW YORK (Press Release) – EL AL, the national airline of Israel, has offered some tips for passengers to stay in shape, relax, and feel fresher.   These exercises are intended to provide a safe and healthy way of stretching certain muscles which may otherwise be tight as a result of sitting for any lengthy [...]

El Al to inaugurate Tel Aviv-Eilat route Aug 1

TEL AVIV (Press Release)–EL AL, the national airline of Israel, is announcing the launch of its newest destination to the popular beach resort of Eilat which is located on the Red Sea in southern Israel. Beginning August 1st, EL AL will offer three daily roundtrip flights every Sunday through Thursday as well as one daily [...]

El Al ticketing will lead to tree being planted in Israel

NEW YORK (Press Release)– EL AL Israel Airlines and Jewish National Fund (JNF), are partnering in a promotion: Anyone who buys a ticket to Israel via www.elal.com  will have a tree planted in Israel by the Jewish National Fund.   Once the purchase is completed, the passenger receives a certificate via mail or email that EL AL and JNF [...]

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