El Al
The airline, which operated almost continuously throughout the war, reported earnings of $203 million between July and September.
The airline said that it “considers it a great privilege to accompany the families during these historic and emotional moments.”
Flights with foreign carriers were canceled due to congestion and delays in leaving Ukraine by land.
Separately, a French diplomat said his country was dealing visas for El Al security staff as payback for Israel’s security “checks” of diplomatic personnel.
El Al is working with Israeli and French authorities to identify a French air traffic controller who told an inbound El Al flight to Paris “Free Palestine” over the radio, according to the airline.
Service to Heathrow and Luton will step up beginning in late October.
The airline’s net profit surged nearly fivefold last year, reaching a record of approximately $545 million.
Israel’s national carrier has won both plaudits for flying throughout the war and criticism over allegations of price gouging.
Up to 50 passengers are allowed per flight, although additional sea and land exit options are available.
The four Israeli carriers, led by El Al, are working to bring home thousands of Israelis each day on the repatriation flights from select international cities such as nearby Larnaca and Athens, chosen by the airlines.
There will be no outbound flights from Israel; its airspace will remain closed until next week.
A limited number of seats will be available for the estimated 150,000 Israelis stranded abroad.
