El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., along with its affiliated entities, functions as a comprehensive aviation group specializing in both passenger and cargo air transport. Its extensive network connects approximately 40 direct destinations across 26 nations, encompassing key regions such as Europe, North America (the United States and Canada), the Far East, Central Asia, and South Africa. Beyond its core flight operations, the company offers a range of supplementary services. These include aircraft maintenance at airports, the merchandising of duty-free products, the management of various travel agencies, and the production and supply of prepared kosher meals to airlines. Additionally, El Al extends its services to institutional catering, actively markets tour packages and airline tickets directly to individual travelers and through travel agents, and oversees several restaurant establishments. Established in 1948, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Lod, Israel.