El Al Israel Airlines will resume daily flights to the city of Eilat after a 10-year hiatus.
Israel’s national carrier will restart regular service between Tel Aviv and Eilat in October. The resumption comes after a request from Israel’s Transportation Ministry, which seeks improved flight connectivity between central and southern Israel. Eilat, which sits on the Red Sea in southern Israel, is a popular leisure destination.
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El Al will operate two daily flights between Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv and Ramon International Airport in Eilat, from Oct. 21. The airline will offer morning and evening services. The flight has a block time of one hour and five minutes, in both directions.
Flights will be operated with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, configured with all-economy class seating.
Israel’s aviation sector has faced severe disruptions over the last two years due to fighting in the region. A number of foreign carriers have suspended service to and from Israel, citing the possible danger to their aircraft and passengers.
