El Al Israel Airlines

El Al Israel Airlines is the national flag carrier of Israel, founded in 1948 shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel. Operating from its primary hub at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, El Al serves destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. The airline is widely regarded as one of the most secure commercial carriers in the world, employing rigorous multi-layered security protocols including armed sky marshals on all flights, reinforced cockpit doors, and thorough passenger screening procedures. These measures stem from decades of operating in a heightened security environment. El Al is a publicly traded company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and has faced various financial challenges over the years, including restructuring efforts. The airline observes Jewish religious law (halacha), meaning it does not operate flights on the Sabbath or Jewish holidays, a policy that distinguishes it from most other major carriers.