More Flights Coming: El Al Expanding Fleet with New Aircraft

Great news for travelers planning trips to Israel – El Al is expanding its fleet with new wide-body aircraft that could mean more flight options in the coming years.

The airline has secured a $35 million financing deal for new Airbus A330 aircraft, with Issta (a major Israeli travel company) getting 40 seats allocated on each commercial flight for a 10-year period. This advance payment will help fund the aircraft purchases.

What does this mean for you? More wide-body planes typically translate to increased capacity on popular international routes to Ben Gurion Airport. While the exact timeline for when these new aircraft will start operating isn’t confirmed yet, this expansion suggests El Al is preparing for growing demand from international visitors.

If you’re planning a trip to Israel, this development could potentially lead to more flight availability and competitive pricing on El Al routes in the future. Keep an eye on El Al’s schedule updates as these new aircraft come online.