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Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines to launch strategic partnership

In order to provide more convenient connections for customers flying between the United States and Israel, Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed an agreement to begin a strategic cooperation. Both airlines will offer reciprocal frequent flyer programmes, including the ability to accumulate and use miles for each carrier.

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Initially, customers connecting to Delta or EL AL’s services will be able to check in for their entire journey, with boarding passes issued and bags checked through to their destination. Delta offers up to 200 same-day connections from Tel Aviv via its U.S. gateways Atlanta, Boston, and New York-JFK while EL AL offers customers additional nonstop service to Tel Aviv from Boston and New York-JFK, alongside their Los Angeles, Miami, and Newark service. In due course, both carriers will add their respective codes on each other’s operated flights.

According to Matteo Curcio, senior vice president of Delta for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, “collaborating closely with EL AL will further strengthen Delta’s connection to Israel by providing more customers with unmatched access to destinations across the U.S.” Enhancing partnerships is a key component of our long-term plan to connect Delta customers globally.

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Vice President for Commercial and Industry Affairs for EL AL, Shlomi Zafrany, stated: “We are delighted to offer our customers new ways to discover exciting destinations on both sides of the Atlantic through our partnership with Delta.” He emphasised the importance of the cooperation with Delta by adding, “This partnership marks another important milestone in our long-term strategy and offers our customers unparalleled service.”

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.