El Al Becomes First Airline to Vaccinate All Staff

The flag carrier of Israel El Al has become the first airline to vaccinate all customer facing staff such as pilots, flight crews and ground agents.

Other airlines in Israel are also well on the way to completing staff vaccination programs, Arkia Israeli Airlines have so far vaccinated around 70% and Israir 95% of their employees as of last weekend.

Israel is one of the leading countries in the race to vaccinate their population against the coronavirus, about a quarter of the population have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. The rise of cases in the country has been dropping since the last couple of weeks.

Israel has been in lockdown since 8 January after a sharp rise in cases of COVID-19, traveling there is prohibited except in special circumstances. The main airport serving Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport has also been closed but will reopen on Saturday to allow citizens stranded abroad to return home.

Etihad Airways last week also made the news by becoming the first airline to vaccinate all of their currently operating pilots and flight attendants.

While the successful vaccination plans do not suggest international travel will start to return to normal any time soon, it's a step in the right direction.

RELATED ARTICLES

How to Travel to Machu Picchu, Peru

The lost ancient city, towering above sweeping views of Peruvian mountains and valleys, Machu Picchu is a coveted destination that just has ...

2,405 views

Travel to a tropical country on holiday! Recommended model courses in Cebu that you can enjoy even for 2 days and 1 night

Cebu, Philippines, is a tropical resort easily accessible from Manila. You can arrive in as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes by airplane, mak...

94 views

A Guide to Flying with Cebu Pacific: Airline Review and What to Expect

The largest airline carrier in terms of routes and air traffic in the Philippines, if you're planning to hop around the islands on a budget,...

4,983 views

15 sightseeing spots in Saitama Shintoshin: Introducing new and old highlights

Saitama City, designated as a government ordinance city, is home to Saitama Shintoshin, located in the Chuo Ward. This area was developed th...

77 views

Nairobi, where Kenya’s vast nature and big city coexist! 8 recommended tourist spots

You may know that Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, but few people know what exactly is there in Nairobi and where to go for sightseeing. Nai...

65 views