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El Al Delays Relaunch of Tel Aviv-Marrakech Flights Amid New Security Directives
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Core Event
El Al’s Sun d’Or subsidiary had planned to resume the Tel Aviv-Marrakech route on November 16, but the airline announced on October 22, 2026 that the launch is canceled “at least until December 15.” The suspension follows fresh directives issued by Israeli security authorities after the recent flydubai terror attack.
Background and Related Airline Actions
Earlier in the month, Israeli charter carriers Arkia and Israir halted ticket sales for the same Marrakech route while awaiting clarification of the new security directives. Both airlines cited the same security concerns that affect flights operated by Israeli carriers using leased foreign aircraft and crews. The coordinated pause mirrors earlier decisions by other Israeli airlines to suspend routes to Morocco pending official approval.
Official Statement from El Al
The airline added that passengers with canceled bookings can choose a full monetary refund, a credit voucher for future travel, or rebooking on another El Al or Sun d’Or destination in Europe, provided the new flight falls within a three-day window before or after the original date.
Passenger Options and Refund Policy
For travelers who purchased tickets for the November 16 launch, El Al offers three alternatives:
- Full monetary refund – returned to the original payment method.
- Credit voucher – usable for any future El Al or Sun d’Or flight.
- Rebooking – on another El Al or Sun d’Or European service, with no fare difference if the new flight departs within three days of the cancelled date.
These options are provided at no additional cost to the passenger.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We remain in ongoing contact with security authorities and relevant officials to obtain the necessary approvals to operate this route, and we will provide further updates accordingly,” — El Al
The delay underscores the impact of heightened security measures on Israeli airlines’ international route planning, while the airline’s refund and rebooking options aim to mitigate inconvenience for affected travelers.