Competition Authority Moves to Fine El Al NIS 109.6 Million Over Hangar Access Allegations

Overview

• The regulator notified El Al of its intention to impose a NIS 109,623,501 corporate sanction, pending a statutory hearing.
• Personal fines ranging from NIS 449,000 to NIS 548,000 are under consideration for two senior executives.
• Officials allege El Al repeatedly denied Arkia access to leased maintenance hangars starting in August 2024 during the Iron Swords war.
• The conduct is described as an abuse of monopoly power in Israel’s passenger aircraft hangar market with risks of delays, cancellations, and higher costs for travelers.
• El Al rejects the claims, saying it complied with competition law and continued providing services, including hangars, to Arkia where possible.