Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have implemented a long-term code-share agreement effective December 18, 2023 for travel beginning January 1, 2024, improving connection opportunities for customers flying between the Americas and Tel Aviv. The airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or Matmid points across both carriers.
Delta customers flying from North America will be able to fly on EL AL’s nonstop services from New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale to Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, EL AL’s code will be added to Delta’s non-stop Tel Aviv flights (once restored), as well as up to 280 same-day connections via Delta’s U.S. gateways in New York-JFK, Boston, and Los Angeles to destinations including Atlanta, Washington DC, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Dallas, and Toronto.
“Delta remains steadfast in our long-time commitment to serving consumers and businesses who depend on convenient, high-quality air service to and from Tel Aviv,” said Alain Bellemare, Delta President – International. “Through our code-share agreement with EL AL, we will offer customers more convenient travel options between North America and Israel.”
Delta and EL AL customers will be able to earn and redeem miles on each other’s services on Delta’s SkyMiles and EL AL’s Matmid frequent flyer programmes. Effective January 15, both airlines will offer reciprocal benefits to their top tier frequent flyer members like preferred seat access, priority check-in and boarding, additional baggage allowance, and lounge access (where applicable).
