EL AL Shows Solidarity with Israel

EL AL, the national airline of Israel, demonstrates its unyielding commitment to Israel at this critical time by announcing special travel offerings, assisting solidarity missions from across the world, and helping people send relief items through reduced cargo rates.

The Galilee Spirit Project
EL AL has joined in a unique program to assist the tourism industry in Israel's Northern Region, which has suffered greatly during the current conflict.

The Galilee Spirit project will enable anyone to reserve nights in hotels, guesthouses as well as in bed-and-breakfast lodging, which they will pay for now and receive a voucher that can be redeemed until June 30, 2007.

The vouchers can also be transferred to friends and family and used on any available non-holiday weekday. This project will continue for one month, through the end of August.

As an enhancement, EL AL Israel Airlines will provide a $100 discount voucher for future flights for those participating in the project. Anyone wishing to take part should call (800) 738-0548 or visit, www.hofesh-latzafon.co.il, and follow the instructions.
EL AL is also working on The Galilee Spirit project in conjunction with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the Israel Ministry of Tourism, The Galilee Development Authority, the Israel Hotel Association, and the Prime Minister's office.

"EL AL, the national carrier of Israel, doesn't just fly planes, we fly our flag. EL AL has always been the link between Israel and the world and has never stopped flying," said Michael Mayer, CEO, North and Central America, AL AL.

" We are very proud that EL AL is not just a commercial airline but that, through the years, we have been the carrier of choice for thousands of missions assisting the needs of the Jewish community at large and those of the people of Israel.

"Those reserving the Galilee Spirit will not only enjoy a wonderful vacation in Israel, they will be bringing great relief, both in financial support and morale, to our brothers and sisters in Israel."

Special Fares
EL AL is also currently offering a special roundtrip "Hug Fare" from New York (JFK/Newark) to Israel for just $1,035* for anyone who wants to visit family or friends for a long weekend up to one week, when traveling anytime between August 18 and August 31, 2006.

A new low fall fare of just $935* nonstop from New York (JFK/Newark) is also available for travel from September 1 - 30, 2006. Additionally, a special EL AL cargo rate is also being offered for people who want to send supplies to soldiers and people in Northern Israel. For more information on the cargo rate, call (718) 244-3167.

*Above Summer/Fall Fares available in "N" coach class on certain EL AL flights and is based on availability. Must be ticketed within 72 hours of confirmation. Up to $82 applicable taxes not included. (These taxes include the September 11th $2.50 security fee per US enplanement, up to $5 one way and $10 roundtrip.) Cancellation/change penalties and other restrictions apply. EL AL reserves the right to cancel promotion at any time.

Unity Missions
Additionally, EL AL has helped dozens of unity mission groups organize last-minute travel to bring emotional support as well as large amounts of financial and relief aid to Israelis. Organizations, synagogues, church groups, and political leaders from coast-to-coast have joined these missions.

About EL AL
EL AL, Israel's national airline, offers the most nonstop flights between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel, the only nonstop service from Miami, the only nonstop service from Los Angeles and the only direct service from Chicago (four times weekly, effective October 22, 2006).

From the USA, EL AL codeshares with Delta Airlines and offers special fares from 48 additional cities. EL AL is the only airline with First Class service on nonstop flights between the U.S. and Israel. EL AL flies to more than 40 destinations worldwide from Israel. Your Israel experience begins the moment you board EL AL.

For reservations, call (800) 223-6700 or visit www.elal.com

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