The Israel Competition Authority has notified El Al that it found the airline exploited its monopolistic power by charging �excessive and unfair� prices for flights during the first months of the war following October 7. The regulator says El Al effectively held a monopoly on flights to and from Israel through the end of May 2024, as many foreign carriers halted service.

The Authority intends to impose the maximum fine allowed by law � NIS 121 million (about $39 million). A final decision is subject to a hearing, and El Al is expected to challenge the findings.