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Israel's El Al airline seeking financial help to stay afloat

Israel's airport remains closed and the airline has suffered from the downturn in global travel.

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Employees of Israeli flag carrier El Al Airlines take part in a protest asking for a recovery plan for the cash-strapped airline that has been grounded due to the coronavirus outbreak, near the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 10, 2020. — REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

El Al extended unpaid leave for employees and said Monday that it needs financial help to continue operating.

Israel’s flagship airline extended unpaid leave for 5,800 employees until the end of July. El Al also said it will not be able to stay in the air once Israel’s borders reopen without state aid, Reuters reported.

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