Toronto, September 11, 2006 – As from October 22nd, EL AL Israel Airlines, the National Airline of the State of Israel, will be flying 4 times per week non-stop to Tel Aviv.
 
“Even with all of the challenges we have been facing we are delighted to be able to offer a great schedule this winter from Toronto to Tel Aviv” says Stanley Morais, General Manager, Canada. “EL AL continues to be the market leader in travel to Israel from Canada and we feel this new schedule will best serve the needs of our passengers.”
 
EL AL Israel Airlines will operate the route with departures from Tel Aviv just after midnight on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with early morning arrivals in Toronto. The eastbound flight will depart Toronto in the late evening arriving in Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv late in the afternoon the following day.
 
Continuing with their successful program combining value added services with flights, EL AL is promoting air and hotel packages for the coming winter giving 5 nights hotel for free with a booking in N class. Starting at $1199 this promotion is valid from October 15 to February 28 (blackout applies from 15-26 December) and provides a 5 night stay at the Dan Panorama properties in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Haifa. For an additional $300 per couple for a two night stay passengers can travel to the Galilee and stay at one of four participating hotels and receive entrance to Rosh Hanikra and Acre at no added cost.  Car rental and insurance are also available to compliment these offerings.

EL AL continues to offer the most convenient schedule from Canada to Israel providing them with a definite market advantage with the best non-stop product in the Canadian market. In addition, EL AL’s award winning security, combined with exemplary service, and first-class kosher cuisine, make EL AL the best connection to Israel.

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For more information, please contact Joel Solish, Sales and Marketing Manager at 416-967-4222 x 231 or joel@elalcanada.com
 
To learn more about EL AL Airlines visit our website at www.elal.com, contact your travel agency or our reservations centre at 416-967-4222 or 1-800-361-6174.