The ice between the United Arab Emirates and Israel continues to melt, because El Al and Etihad Airways have now signed a declaration of intent that should lead to a deep cooperation. The new friendship between the two airlines is another high point in the fledgling diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Specifically, Etihad Airways and El Al want to work together in the areas of cargo, maintenance and frequent flyer programs. There will also be cooperation in the passenger area, establishing code shares on numerous routes. In the future, passengers of the golf carrier will be able to switch to El-Al flights in Tel Aviv and, conversely, those of Israel's largest airline in Abu Dhabi to Etihad flights. The starting signal for the cooperation has now been given with the mutual signing of the, the details will be negotiated in the next few weeks and months and then implemented together.