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El Al Calls on Passengers to Make Their Travel Plans to Israel Now

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It’s Not Just a New Year, It’s a Better Year, So Take Advantage of Special Fall Fares, Discount Vouchers, and More!

New York, NY – August 23, 2006 – EL AL, Israel’s national airline, is proud to bring travelers to Israel just in time for a new year and new beginnings by offering special fall fares and, in conjunction with Israel’s Ministry of Tourism, discount air fare vouchers and familiarization trips to Israel for travel agents and community and religious group leaders. “Now is the time for travelers to show their unwavering support for Israel and to book a trip to Israel for the High Holy Days, including Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Sukkoth (Feast of Tabernacles), to support Israel’s tourism industry, or to see friends and family who would appreciate the visit now more than ever. EL AL has already added flights to its regular schedule for Sukkoth and will add for the entire holiday season as needed,” stated Michael Mayer, CEO, North & Central America of EL AL. “EL AL is committed to delivering affordable fares as well as offering the most nonstop flights and the most convenient connections, making travel from the U.S.A. to Israel easier than ever.” Fall Fares Attractively priced fall savings for EL AL flights between the United States and Israel are available for travel from September 1 through October 31, 2006. EL AL is offering a special roundtrip fare for passengers flying nonstop on EL AL from New York (JFK and Newark) to Tel Aviv for only $935. From Chicago, passengers can fly EL AL on the only direct service to Israel for as low as $1,035. From Miami, passengers can fly on the only nonstop service between Miami and Tel Aviv, for a roundtrip fare of $1,145. From Los Angeles, passengers can fly on the only nonstop service between Los Angeles and Tel Aviv for a special roundtrip fare of just $1,235. Spectacular roundtrip fall fares from additional U.S. cities to Israel are also available. For just $935, passengers can visit Israel from Boston, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Cincinnati. A fare of just $1,045 is available for passengers flying from Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, and St. Louis. For just $1,135, travelers can fly from Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City. Passengers can fly from all of the above cities on a leading domestic carrier to connect to a nonstop EL AL flight to Israel. However, flights from Atlanta, Cincinnati, Washington, DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Orlando are also served by an EL AL/Delta codeshare flight to connect to the EL AL nonstop flight to Israel. Familiarization Trips EL AL is working and communicating with travel agents as well as community, religious and organizational leaders to arrange familiarization trips to Israel, coordinating site inspections and tours of locations for future trips for their constituents and clients, both groups and individuals. Air Fare Vouchers 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. This unique, innovative program is designed to assist the tourism industry in Israel’s Northern Region, which has suffered greatly during the current conflict. EL AL will provide a $100 discount voucher on future flights for anyone booking The Galilee Spirit package, which will enable anyone to reserve nights in hotels, guesthouses as well as in bed and breakfasts in Northern Israel, 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 through the end of August. Anyone wishing to take part should call toll free 1-800-738-0548 or go to the website, www.hofesh-latzafon.co.il, and follow the instructions. EL AL’s fall schedule includes 22 weekly nonstop flights from New York (JFK and Newark), the only nonstop flights from Miami (Tuesday afternoon and Saturday evening), and the only nonstop service from Los Angeles to Israel (every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday). EL AL also operates direct flights with no change of plane twice weekly from Chicago (Monday and Wednesday). Above fares are available in “N” or “G” coach class on select EL AL flights. Tickets valid 6-30 days and must be purchased within 72 hours of confirmed reservation. Up to $92 applicable taxes not included. (These taxes 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 promos at any time. Fares are subject to availability. Cancellation/change penalties and other restrictions apply. 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. 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. EL AL embodies Israel’s values of innovation and caring and the promise of a genuine Israeli welcome. EL AL is proud to bring tourism back to Israel. 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 (800) 223-6700 or any travel agent or visit www.elal.com EL AL. It’s not just an airline. It’s Israel.

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