Israeli carrier EL AL is objecting to Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air's attempts to establish a base at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), deeming it "of substantial harm" to both Israeli airlines and the country itself. Fellow airlines Arkia and Israir have also sent letters to authorities seeking to block the move.

Wizz Air wants to set up a base at Ben Gurion and significantly ramp up its Israel operations, with sources claiming this could amount to up to 30 daily flights. While Israel's Transport Ministry is in favor of the move, the country's Civil Aviation Authority and its national airlines have voiced their opposition.

El Al Opposes Wizz Air Tel Aviv Base

As first reported by N12 , El Al said in a letter sent to Israeli authorities this week that allo

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