Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Emilio T. González led a team of MDAD executives on a visit to Israel in February for meetings with senior officials from EL AL Israel Airlines and Ben Gurion International Airport, to discuss a potential Miami-Tel Aviv route and best practices related to airport operations and security. The gathering was the latest in a series of meetings with EL AL regarding potential air service opportunities. The airline visited MIA in February 2016, followed by a meeting with MDAD officials four months later at the 2016 International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dublin, Ireland.
“We are extremely grateful for our growing relationship with the leadership teams at EL AL Airlines and Ben Gurion Airport,” said González. “The lessons learned and information shared was invaluable. Additionally, as EL AL considers adding new markets to its network, we appreciate the opportunity to continue discussions toward renewing service between Miami and Tel Aviv – two of the world’s most strategic destinations for air service expansion.”
