Delta, EL AL Israel Airlines forge strategic codeshare agreement

In a significant move likely to reshape the landscape of transatlantic air travel, Delta Air Lines and EL AL have formalized a robust long-term codeshare agreement, effective now, with travel operations scheduled to commence on January 1, 2024. This collaborative effort is poised to revolutionize connectivity for passengers traveling between the Americas and Tel Aviv, providing a seamless and enhanced travel experience. The cornerstone of this partnership lies in the reciprocal codeshare and frequent flyer benefits that both airlines will extend to their passengers. Notably, travelers will now have the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or Matmid points across both carriers, broadening the scope for rewards and loyalty accrual. Delta customers originating from North America will gain access to EL AL’s nonstop services departing from key locations, including New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale bound for Tel Aviv. Conversely, EL AL’s code will be integrated into Delta’s non-stop Tel Aviv flights (once reinstated), as well as up to 280 same-day connections via Delta’s US gateways in New York-JFK, Boston, and Los Angeles, spanning destinations such as Atlanta, Washington DC, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Dallas, and Toronto.<br/>