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CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia (from the right) and Committee Chair Yael Arad

After more than a decade: EL AL resumes flights to Eilat EL AL is reinstating its Tel Aviv–Eilat route this winter, following a request from Israel’s Ministry of Transport. This move reflects EL AL’s commitment to strengthening domestic aviation and supporting southern communities. The route will feature two daily flights—morning and evening— operating Sunday through Friday aboard EL AL’s Boeing 737 aircraft. As Israel’s national carrier, EL AL proudly flies the Israeli flag and views this initiative as part of its broader mission to enhance accessibility and promote regional development. Matmid frequent flyer members can now earn and redeem points on Eilat flights. One-way fares start at NIS 139 for a LITE ticket, which includes a carry-on and a personal item. Residents of Eilat and the Eilot region will enjoy a subsidized one-way fare of NIS 99 for a LITE ticket. Tickets are available via EL AL’s website and travel agents.

Flying the flag all the way to Los Angeles: EL AL named official airline of the Israeli Olympic Committee.

EL AL will be the official airline of the Olympic Committee of Israel, flying the national delegation to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the European Games in summer 2027. The partnership was signed at EL AL headquarters by CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia and Committee Chair Yael Arad and is aimed at supporting Israeli athletes with a flight experience that feels like home—even while Nearly two years ago, we embarked on an exciting culinary journey with the arrival of Chef Assaf Granit to EL AL. Since then, with every menu served on our flights, we’ve been listening to you and learning from your feedback. You’ve shared your thoughts, suggestions, and plenty of compliments, all of which have helped us refine, improve, and craft an unforgettable in-flight experience. Now, we’re proud to unveil our brand-new menu—featuring the dishes you loved most, the flavors that moved you, and the culinary

representing Israel abroad. To mark the occasion, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner was unveiled with a special decal featuring a joint logo, symbolizing national pride. Olympic athletes in attendance included Raz Hershko, Artem Dolgopyat, Yam Wolczak, Anastasia Gorbenko, Shahar Tzuberi, and the women’s windsurfing team: Sharon Kantor, Tamar Steinberg, Daniella Peleg, and Maya Morris.

Elevated Dining, Literally: Chef Assaf Granit's New In-Flight Menu Is Here

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moments that stayed with you. This menu was born from genuine listening, ongoing dialogue, and a deep desire to bring you the very best—at 30,000 feet. Bon appétit!

40 ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2025