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Israel to Fine El Al for Raising Airfares

Israel's Antitrust Authority plans to fine El Al Airlines for unfairly raising airfare prices during the Gaza war.


Israel to Fine El Al for Raising Airfares

Israel's Antitrust Authority announced on Sunday that it plans to impose a fine of 121 million shekels ($39 million) on El Al Airlines for unfairly raising airfare prices during Israel's war in Gaza.

According to the antitrust body, El Al abused its dominant market position by unjustifiably increasing ticket prices during the conflict escalation. This decision aims to protect consumers from unfair practices by major corporations.