Israel and Hungary sign bilateral aviation agreement
Air Transport
20.06.11
Israel and Hungary sign bilateral aviation agreement
The agreement will alliw more carriers from both countries to schedule flights on routes between Tel Aviv and Budapest. Each country will be allowed to run 15 scheduled round-trip flights each week, for a total of up to 30 flights a week
EasyJet launches "flexifare" - business travel flexible fares
Air Transport
13.06.11
EasyJet launches "flexifare" - business travel flexible fares
The Easyjet’s flexifare allows travelers to change their flights an unlimited number of times and has a daily flight between Tel Aviv and London (Luton), four weekly flights to Basel, and three weekly flights to Geneva
El Al's Board of Directors approved the purchase of four 737-900ERs
Air Transport
30.05.11
El Al's Board of Directors approved the purchase of four 737-900ERs
The first of these aircraft is due for delivery at the end of 2013 with the final unit set to arrive in 2016. The contract also allows purchasing two more similar aircraft that can be exchanged for optional purchases
El Al Airlines: Q1 loss widens to $42.9 million
Air Transport
30.05.11
El Al Airlines: Q1 loss widens to $42.9 million
El Al noted a sharp rise in fuel costs which outpaced a negligible revenue gain. Revenue edged up 0.5% to US$425.2 million. Revenue from its cargo business jumped by 32%
Airports Authority declares fuel contamination crisis over
Air Transport
16.05.11
Airports Authority declares fuel contamination crisis over
The IAA said that the stocks of jet fuel at Ben Gurion Airport are in order and fit for use. However, many foreign airlines have continued to refuel in neighboring countries
EL Al to temporarily suspend cargo flights to Hong Kong
Air Transport
16.05.11
EL Al to temporarily suspend cargo flights to Hong Kong
El Al cargo announced a temporary suspension of flights to Hong Kong due to high fuel cost. The company will review the decision before publishing its 2011/ 2012 winter schedule
El Al, S7 Airlines extend code-sharing agreement
Air Transport
08.05.11
El Al, S7 Airlines extend code-sharing agreement
As a result, El Al will connect with S7 Airlines on nine additional locations in the far eastern area of Russia
Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport halted due to fuel contamination
Air Transport
08.05.11
Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport halted due to fuel contamination
Airlines were instructed to refuel at Larnaca in Cyprus or other nearby airports. Tests are being carried out in order to find the source of the fuel contamination
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