Voted “Best Airline Security” by Global Traveler Magazine

New York, NY - February 4, 2008 - EL AL, Israel’s national airline, is proud to announce that it has been voted “Best Airline Security” by Global Traveler Magazine and presented a GT Tested Award, one of the most sought after and respected awards in the business and luxury travel industry.

The annual survey, in which Global Traveler readers select their “favorites” in the travel industry named EL AL as the number one airline for security, providing a safe and comfortable travel experience for all passengers.

 In recognition of the prominent award, Offer Gat, EL AL Israel Airlines CEO, North & Central America, recently accepted the honor at an official awards luncheon in New York City.  Over three hundred travel industry professionals and media attended the luncheon.

 “We are pleased and honored to have our efforts recognized by the industry, as the safety and security of EL AL passengers is consistently the airline’s main priority,” said Offer Gat. 

About EL AL

EL AL, Israel's national airline, offers the most nonstop flights between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel and the only nonstop service from Miami and Los Angeles.

EL AL is the only airline with First Class service on nonstop flights between the U.S.A and Israel.  EL AL flies to more than 40 destinations worldwide from Israel and to many additional destinations via partnership agreements with other airlines.  EL AL has annual revenues of about $1.8 billion and carries approximately 1.8 million passengers annually.  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.  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 EL AL at (800) 223-6700 or any travel agent or visit www.elal.com, where travelers now also have the option of convenient, time saving online check-in for flights departing EL AL gateway cities in North America.

 EL AL. It’s not just an airline. It’s Israel.

Pictured above (left to right) is Ivana Trump, EL AL Israel Airlines CEO, North & Central America, Offer Gat, and Fran Gallagher, Publisher and CEO, Global Traveler.