{"id":26897,"date":"2023-10-16T14:45:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=26897"},"modified":"2023-10-16T14:45:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:45:29","slug":"el-al-remains-committed-to-keeping-the-skies-open-and-preserving-air-bridge-to-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/international-news\/el-al-remains-committed-to-keeping-the-skies-open-and-preserving-air-bridge-to-israel\/%20","title":{"rendered":"El Al Remains Committed to Keeping the Skies Open and Preserving Air Bridge to Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a recent open letter, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, CEO, EL AL, wrote\nthat the airline remains committed to keeping the skies open and preserving the\nair bridge to Israel. \u201cMany of our employees and their families have been\ncalled up for military reserve duty, contributing to the defense of our nation.\nYet, we continue to operate flights to and from Israel as scheduled, even\nexpanding our flight schedule to better serve our passengers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"170\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-al-2-edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26898\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>El Al added 60 flights last week and announced standardized\nfares to facilitate the immediate return of many Israelis, including soldiers\nand essential personnel. On Saturday, they operated 4 special rescue flights\nfrom New York, Bangkok, and Madrid to assist security forces and rescue and\nmedical teams, with these flights funded by EL AL in cooperation with others.\nFurthermore, they transported essential emergency equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe understand that this situation is causing concern and\nuncertainty,\u201d penned the CEO. \u201cOur dedicated teams are working tirelessly to\nrespond to the thousands of inquiries we receive daily. We are especially\nsensitive to the needs of bereaved families and those with loved ones injured\nor missing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline has established a 24\/7 emergency line at\n+972-3-9404040 to address operational or service challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide flexibility during these challenging times, El Al\nhas extended their flexible ticket policy, allowing you to cancel your ticket\nand receive a voucher for future use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help passengers maintain continuous contact with their\nloved ones, the airline is offering free in-flight Wi-Fi on routes where our\ninternet service is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EL AL is dedicated to serving the people of Israel. \u201cWe join\nyou in hoping for a swift return to peace and the safe homecoming of all IDF\nsoldiers,\u201d wrote Dina Ben Tal Ganancia. \u201cEL AL is here for you, both in routine\nand emergency situations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent open letter, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, CEO, EL AL, wrote that the airline remains committed to keeping the skies open and preserving the air bridge to Israel. \u201cMany of our employees and their families have been called up for military reserve duty, contributing to the defense of our nation. 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