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On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard

On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.

 El Al Flight 402 - The Lockheed Constellation registered as 4X-AKC, pictured here in 1950.
EL AL’s Matmid credit card program has moved to Isracard. Here are the deadlines, benefits and steps cardholders should know to maintain their points accrual.

Does your card still earn EL AL points? Here’s what FLY CARD holders need to know

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after long-range Ukraine strikes disrupt Russian oil sales

El Al and Latvian airline airBaltic launch a codeshare agreement, June 15, 2026.

El Al signs codeshare deal with Latvian flag carrier airBaltic, expanding northern European network


El Al to offer Starlink internet to passengers starting in 2027

According to Reuters, the service will be implemented at the beginning of the year and will be offered free of charge.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

EL AL Executive Sharon Brownstone on aviation resilience at JPost NY Conference

"It doesn't matter how much it takes and what we have to do in order to maintain it, we kept the airspace open."

Avi Balashnikov, Chairman, Israel Export Institute, Sharon Brownstone, Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, El Al, Tsachi Namir, CEO, Jerusalem Development Authority & Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO & Group COO, Bazan Group

El Al opens a direct route to a new destination in the US

El Al will operate three weekly flights to San Francisco starting October. The flight duration is expected to be approximately 15 hours. This is the starting price the company offers on the route.

San Francisco

El Al launches direct, 15-hour-long flight to San Francisco from Tel Aviv for next fall

It chose LY49 as the flight number for the 15-hour flights, which will happen three times a week, in homage to the San Francisco 49ers football team.

 The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, CA at sunset. This photo was taken from the Marin Headlands.

El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina

The airline announced that sales for its two new routes – Seoul and Buenos Aires – have opened. How much will you pay for a flight lasting more than 16 hours?

El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina

El Al expands in a big way: Here’s what’s planned for the new fleet

El Al is purchasing six Boeing 787-9 aircraft with an option for six more. Some will be upgraded to the 787-10 model, with the fleet expected to grow from 17 aircraft to 28 by decade’s end.

El Al aircraft.

This is what El Al’s new luxury lounge looks like after the renovation

Following a comprehensive renovation, the luxury lounge in Terminal 3 is reopening with new seating areas, workspaces, and advanced infrastructure for the company’s Top Platinum customers.

El Al Top Platinum Lounge.

WATCH: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei

A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei in Israel, April 19, 2026.

Argentinian president Milei lands in Israel, set to meet with Netanyahu, announce new El Al flight

Argentina’s foreign minister, who is accompanying Milei, is also expected to meet Sa’ar for separate talks focused on counterterrorism cooperation and technological collaboration.

Argentinian President Javier Milei at Western Wall, April 19, 2026.