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EL7VALINI ISRAEL AIRLINES August 5 , 2026 EL AL Reports Second - Quarter 2026 Results In the second quarter , EL AL once again demonstrated its resilience and ability to successfully navigate extraordinary events . Despite very limited operations at the beginning of the quarter due to Operation Roaring Lion , as well as significantly higher fuel prices and unfavorable exchange - rate movements , the company delivered strong results , continued growth , and solid operating performance . Revenue increased approximately 27 % to approximately $ 986 million . • EBITDAR totaled approximately $ 222 million , despite higher input costs and unfavorable exchange - rate movements . • ● Net income for the quarter totaled approximately $ 132 million , including an estimated after - tax loss of approximately $ 55 million attributable to Operation Roaring Lion . The company recorded a new high of approximately $ 1.4 billion in forward bookings and expects third - quarter seat capacity to increase by approximately 6 % -10 % compared with the same quarter last year . EL AL concluded the quarter with a significant increase in activity , with available seat kilometers up approximately 9 % compared with the same quarter last year , alongside high load factors and growth in both sales and forward bookings . The company maintained stable EBITDAR , reflecting its resilience and operational flexibility , despite severely limited operations at the beginning of the quarter due to Operation Roaring Lion . At the same time , EL AL continued implementing its long - term strategic plan and expanding and renewing its fleet by adding two Boeing 737 aircraft and continuing the conversion of its Boeing 777 aircraft to the new cabin configuration . EL AL also launched EL AL Travel , a travel - services platform that expands the company's customer value proposition and is expected to offer a growing range of additional travel services . EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd Ben - Gurion International Airport , P.O. 41 , Post code 7015001 • Telephone + 972-39716111 • elal.com