Report: Israel’s El Al airline could be owned by state again

El Al is facing major difficulties during the current economic and health crises and is seeking government help as Israel's borders remain closed.
An Israel El Al airlines plane is seen after its landing following its inaugural flight between Tel Aviv and Nice at Nice international airport, France, April 4, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard - RC1EDB1D0750
An El Al airlines plane is seen after its landing following its inaugural flight between Tel Aviv and Nice, at Nice International Airport, France, April 4, 2019. - REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
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Israel’s flagship airline El Al could return to being owned by the government, according to a report from Reuters.

The union for El Al told Reuters that it was not against state control and that its main goal is staying in the skies, according to the outlet.

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