El Al TAROM Codeshare: New Agreement for Tel Aviv-Bucharest Flights
El Al has announced the signing of a codeshare agreement with Romania’s national airline, TAROM. Under this agreement, El Al’s flight prefix (LY) will be added to flights operated by TAROM between Tel Aviv and Bucharest. Together, the two airlines will operate 18 weekly flights on this route. Ticket sales for the joint flights will commence on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, with the first flight under the agreement scheduled to take off on April 1, 2025. Tickets will be available on both airlines’ websites as well as through travel agents. Additionally, El Al’s frequent flyer club members will be able to earn points on these flights. The collaboration between El Al and TAROM began approximately three years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic and has gradually developed since then. Now, with the signing of the new agreement, the airlines offer passengers enhanced service and greater flexibility on flights between Israel and Romania. The agreement was signed in the presence of Romania’s Ambassador to Israel, Radu Ioanid, at El Al’s headquarters at Ben Gurion Airport, highlighting the commitment of both airlines to expanding economic and tourism ties between the countries. Expanding El Al’s Partnership Network The collaboration with TAROM joins 22 other codeshare and partnership agreements that El Al has established in recent years with leading international airlines. Notable partnerships include:
- Delta Air Lines – Codeshare flights and benefits for frequent flyer members.
- Air France and KLM – Codeshare flights and cooperation between customer clubs.
- Azerbaijan Airlines – Codeshare flights.
- Virgin Atlantic – Codeshare on the Tel Aviv-London route and cooperation between customer clubs.
El Al continues to work on expanding its route network through partnerships with additional airlines, alongside expanding its flight schedule to popular destinations. Statements from the CEOs El Al CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia stated: “The new agreement with TAROM is another significant step in our strategy to expand the network of routes departing from Tel Aviv. We are committed to continuing to create partnerships with leading airlines worldwide to increase flight options and improve our customer experience. Thanks to the agreement, our passengers will enjoy improved accessibility and a better experience on their way to Bucharest and beyond.” TAROM CEO Costin Iordache added: “This partnership agreement, which will take effect in April 2025, will provide passengers from Israel and Romania with additional flight options thanks to the integration of the flight networks of both companies. El Al and TAROM passengers will benefit from frequent joint flights, as well as access to additional domestic and international destinations through the shared code. The agreement is a first step in expanding the commercial cooperation between the companies, and we aim to extend it to additional destinations in the future.” The new agreement strengthens El Al’s position as a leading company in the international aviation market, offering its customers more diverse flight options between Tel Aviv and Romania. Join to receive updates on WhatsApp from Flight Hunter by clicking here Flight Hunter
