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EL AL Has Signed an Interline Cargo Cooperation Agreement with Bamboo Airways from Vietnam and Astral Airline from Kenya

Israel was represented at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin by a team of 35 athletes who returned to Israel with no less than 25 medals, bringing great honor to Israel. EL AL, the official airline to the games, hosted the delegation at the King David Lounge, for a meeting with EL AL CEO Dina Ben Tal-Gannesia, along with Sharon Levi Blanga, Special Olympics Israel CEO, and the heads of several sports branches. The athletes presented EL AL CEO with a framed shield - an official judo uniform for the Games. The Special Olympics is a global We are excited to announce EL AL’s first-of-its-kind strategic cooperation with Delta Air Lines, one of the world’s leading airlines. As part of this cooperation, which is expected to take effect in early 2024, customers of both airlines will enjoy more flight options between Tel Aviv and the US on flights operated by both airlines. This means expanding the route network, frequencies, and seat availability on non-stop and connecting flights across North America on Delta’s extensive route network, which offers a variety of daily connecting flights from all its The agreement was signed as part of the PORT2PORT conference held in Tel Aviv and will enable EL AL to significantly expand the route network through which cargo can be imported and exported to and from Israel. This is the first agreement between the companies, and it comes into effect immediately. The cargo is transported in the belly of aircraft with passengers and designated cargo aircraft, and for this purpose, EL AL recently acquired a 737-800 cargo aircraft that was converted from a passenger aircraft to a cargo aircraft. As EL AL expands its flight routes around the world, so does its cargo transportation capabilities, among others, the launch of non stop flights to New Delhi, India, alongside the relaunching of the route to Mumbai, India, in October 2023, will enable for the expansion

From the Chef

Hey, it’s Assaf! Just before we go live with our new menu, the excitement is at its peak. We’ve reached the stage where we’re already testing ourselves, tasting each dish again, adjusting the seasoning here, an ingredient there, ensuring the optimal heating time in the aircraft oven, working on the packaging design and especially waiting to meet you when tasting the food. I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that we are also hard at work on the special dishes offered onboard, so that those who are vegan or vegetarian, those who eat strictly kosher or prefer a gluten free meal, will also be able Photos: Courtesy of EL AL, (Granit) Tami Bar Shay

of cargo transport to India, with which Israel has extensive trade relations. Ronen Spira, Director of EL AL’s Cargo Division: “the new agreements signed are part of our strategic plan to turn Israel into a hub that connects with various destinations around the world, including destinations with which we don’t operate non-stop flights”. destinations in the US. In addition, customers who purchase flight tickets that combine EL AL and Delta flights, will be able to check in once during the entire route, including issuing a boarding pass at the point of departure and tagging the baggage all the way to the final destination. The cooperation with Delta will also include a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement which will allow EL AL frequent flyer club members to earn and redeem points for Delta flights and vice versa. Something good is happening at EL AL.

New codeshare with Delta Air Lines

to enjoy this new and interesting menu. It is important that I share with you a central milestone in the process we are going through here

at EL AL: one of my joint goals with EL AL is to bring the meals served on flights as

close as possible to a restaurant-like experience, and to serve not only food, but also the story behind each dish. That’s why training aircrews is key. We are currently interactively training all the teams, who are my main partners in connecting with you. I am passing on the story of the food, how it is meant to be served, and the meaning behind the connection we’re creating through it, so that together we can provide you with the perfect experience. I’ll leave you with a small taste of these enriching encounters. I can’t wait for us to meet (and it’s happening soon).

A great honor for Israel in the Special Olympics World Games: 25 medals for the Israeli delegation

Photo: Ben Melnik

movement founded in 1968 with the aim to end discrimination against individuals with intellectual disabilities in sports. EL AL CEO Dina Ben Tal-Gannesia with members of the delegation

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