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EL AL and American Airlines To Launch Code Share Agreement in 25 Cities in North America

Written by thomas · Filed Under Commercial 

July 29, 2008

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Special Low Introductory Fall and Winter Airfares are Offered

NEW YORK, July 29 /PRNewswire/ — EL AL, Israel’s national airline,
announced today that beginning September 2, 2008 EL AL and American
Airlines passengers will soon have many more options to fly between 25
additional cities in North America and Israel. The first group of
passengers to benefit from the new code share agreement can fly from
Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft Worth, Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
The remaining cities which will be launched this fall are Austin, Texas;
Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Honolulu, Hawaii; Indianapolis, Indiana;
Las Vegas, Nevada; Montreal, Canada; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona;
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; San Diego,
California; San Jose, California; Seattle, Washington; St. Louis, Missouri;
and Tampa, Florida.

This new code share agreement allows maximum flexibility and added
convenience as American Airlines flights easily connect to EL AL nonstop
flights to and from Israel. Other benefits of the code share flights
include: more attractive airfares, no need to purchase a separate domestic
ticket and automatic luggage transfer to the connecting flight.
Additionally, EL AL Matmid frequent flyer members can earn points on any
flight operated by American Airlines. Passengers will also save additional
time due to a smoother, more convenient connection between the two flights.
Frequent flyers and premium class passengers will also enjoy more benefits,
such as use of the first and business class lounges of both airlines.

The following fares include roundtrip flights on both the American
Airlines and the nonstop EL AL flights. From October 26, 2008 thru March
31, 2009 (except December 17-24, 2008) the roundtrip fare for both flights
(including all fuel surcharges) is $1,311 from Boston and Washington, DC;
$1,411 from Chicago, Dallas/Ft Worth, and Miami. From San Francisco, the
roundtrip fare is $1,511.

This fall, from September 2 thru October 25, 2008 (except October
6-13th), the roundtrip fare for both flights (including all fuel
surcharges) is $1,471 from Boston and Washington, DC; $1,591 from Chicago,
Dallas/Ft Worth, and Miami. San Francisco area passengers pay $1,711. These
special fares must be purchased within 72 hours of confirming a
reservation. Tickets must be purchase before September 15, 2008 by calling
EL AL at (800) 223-6700 or any travel agent or visit http://www.elal.com.

From North America, EL AL passengers can fly nonstop to Israel from
four airports which are New York (JFK/Newark), Los Angeles and Toronto. The
code share partnership between the two airlines also enables EL AL
passengers to have the option of flying nonstop to or from Israel (one way)
and choosing a stopover in one of the many EL AL European gateway cities in
the other direction. The European cities are London (Heathrow), Paris
(Charles De Gaulle), Madrid, Zurich and, based on approval in the future,
Barcelona. As such, the transatlantic flight between North America and
Europe will take place on American Airlines and the nonstop flight to/from
Israel on EL AL, thereby providing more travel opportunities.

“This code share agreement is the most comprehensive and far reaching
agreement between EL AL and any foreign airline. The new partnership
reflects the “EL AL 2010″ strategy — to operate as a global worldwide
airline and to grow steadily, always responding to the needs of our North
American passengers who travel to Israel,” stated Professor Israel (Izzy)
Borovich, Chairman of the Board, EL AL.

Offer Gat, CEO, EL AL Israel Airlines, North and Central America
states, “We are pleased to offer this unprecedented and convenient
opportunity to passengers living in or near any of these USA cities who
wish to travel to Israel. In addition to having many more passengers begin
their Israel experience on the national airline which will make their
travels more memorable, they will also get to personally experience the
friendly in-flight service and warm Israeli hospitality.”

From the United States, EL AL utilizes state-of-the-art 777 and 747-400
Boeing aircraft which are equipped with personal TV monitors at every seat
in all classes of service. A wide selection of in-flight entertainment is
offered to all passengers. The new 777 aircraft are equipped with flat beds
(180 degrees) in First Class and lie flat seats (170 degrees) in Platinum
Business. These same new seats will soon be installed in all of the
existing EL AL 747-400 fleet. Among the other amenities of these EL AL
aircraft are wide, spacious cabins, the most comfortable seats available,
fully digital electronic in-flight entertainment with larger screens as
well as provisions for personal computers and interactive features.

This fall and winter, EL AL has 22 nonstop flights every week from New
York (JFK/Newark), 3 weekly from Los Angeles (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday)
and 3 every week from Toronto (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday).

Above “G class” coach fares are subject to availability on EL
AL/American Airlines code share flights only. Above fares do not include
$84.30 applicable taxes. (These include the September 11 security fee of
$2.50 per US enplanement, up to $5 one-way and $10 roundtrip). EL AL
reserves the right to cancel promo at any time. Cancellation/change
penalties and other restrictions may apply.

About EL AL

EL AL, Israel’s national airline, offers the most nonstop flights
between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel and the only nonstop service from
Los Angeles. EL AL is the only airline with First Class service on nonstop
flights between the U.S.A. and Israel. EL AL flies to more than 40
destinations worldwide from Israel and to many additional destinations via
partnership agreements with other airlines. EL AL has annual revenues of
about $1.8 billion and carries approximately 1.8 million passengers
annually. Your Israel experience begins the moment you board EL AL.

EL AL embodies Israel’s values of innovation and caring and the promise
of a genuine Israeli welcome. For updated daily departure and arrival
flight information, travelers can call (800) EL AL-747, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. For reservations, call EL AL at (800) 223-6700 or any travel
agent or visit http://www.elal.com, where travelers now also have the option of
convenient, time saving online check-in for flights departing EL AL gateway
cities in North America.

EL AL. It’s not just an airline. It’s Israel.

About American Airlines (AA)

American Airlines (AA) is the world’s largest airline in terms of the
number of passengers and the airplane fleet. The carrier is wholly owned by
AMR Corporation and it owns American Eagle. American Airlines was founded
in 1930. In 2006, the company, which is based in Dallas, Texas, presented
income of $22.6 billion, and a profit of $231 million.

The American Airlines combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000
aircraft, and it boasts the widest flight network in North America, with a
market share of 17.8% in 2006. It has nearly 82,000 employees, including
some 10,000 pilots. American Airlines flies to approximately 250 cities in
over 40 countries, with more than 4,000 daily flights. American Airlines is
a founding member of, and partner in, the Oneworld(R) Alliance.

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