Tel Aviv, August 22, 2017.- Aerolíneas Argentinas, Argentine Republic’s flag carrier, and EL AL Israel Airlines have reached a codeshare agreement that will expand and strengthen cooperation between the two companies. The signing ceremony of the agreement took place at the Argentine Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Within the framework of the bilateral air services agreement that the foreign ministers of both countries signed this year, this new alliance will offer Aerolíneas Argentinas and EL AL passengers new and flexible options to travel between Argentina and Israel, through multiple connections via Spain.
As a result of this agreement, Aerolíneas Argentinas will include its (AR) code on EL AL flights between Ben Gurion International Airport and Madrid and Barcelona airports, to connect with Aerolíneas transatlantic flights to Buenos Aires. Reciprocally, EL AL will include its (LY) code on Aerolineas Argentinas flights from Buenos Aires, both to Madrid and Barcelona, connecting with flights operated by EL AL to Tel Aviv. Additionally, both airlines will expand the agreement in the coming months by including their flights to Rome, New York and Miami.
Mario Dell'Acqua, President of the Aerolíneas Group, said: "We are very proud to implement this long-awaited agreement with EL AL, which will offer our passengers one of the best options on the market to travel to Israel. It also opens the doors to Israeli passengers to get to know the varied and attractive tourist destinations that Argentina offers, connecting with our growing domestic network.
His EL AL counterpart commented: "This historic agreement is important for both airlines as it will intensify the flow of passengers between the two countries. We expect it to result in significant growth for both tourism and business passengers between Israel and Argentina. With this new and varied offer, our customers will see great benefits".
Passengers from both airlines will travel with just one ticket, a single boarding pass for the entire journey, check-in at the airport of origin to the final destination and easy connection with the entire network of both airlines. The codeshare flights will go on sale next September 12, and the first flight under this modality will be held on September 19, 2017 between Buenos Aires and Tel Aviv.
ABOUT AEROLÍNEAS ARGENTINAS
Founded in 1950, Aerolíneas Argentinas is one of the leading companies in South America. From its operational bases at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Aerolíneas Argentinas flies to 24 international destinations in America and Europe. Along with Austral Lineas Aereas, Aerolineas operates flights to 37 destinations in Argentina, and provides dynamic connections between Argentina and the region through its relaunched operations center at Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque). The Aerolineas Group is currently carrying out a fleet renewal program, consisting of Airbus 330, Airbus 340, Boeing 737-700/800 and Embraer 190 aircraft. Since September 2012, Aerolíneas Argentinas is member of the SkyTeam global alliance.
ABOUT EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES
EL AL Israel Airlines, Israel's national airline, founded in 1948, offers more non-stop flights than any other airline to and from Israel. EL AL flies to 36 destinations from Israel and serves hundreds of other destinations around the world through strategic codeshare agreements and alliances with other airlines. Boeing aircraft make up the EL AL fleet. EL AL will begin the renewal of its fleet in September 2017 with the arrival of the first of sixteen 787 aircraft. EL AL embodies Israel’s values of innovation and caring and is known for its genuine Israeli hospitality. www.elal.com
