El Al resumes operations after reaching government deal on security


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This deal, if it holds up, looks like a win-win for El Al and travelers. El Al will face intense competition, but at least the government will foot the bill for its substantial security costs. And travelers flying in and out of Israel should benefit from more choice in carriers and lower fares.

Israel’s Finance Ministry reached an accord with El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. over its security costs, a deal the Histadrut labor union federation said would end a strike that has disrupted flights since yesterday. The agreement also removed a threat by airport workers to walk off the job tomorrow, Histadrut said by text message. El Al flights, along with those of two oth