El Al takes stake in Dutch charter airline

Israeli flag carrier El Al will own 48% of the shares of a new Amsterdam-based charter airline, to be called Starline.

Dutch charter operator Air Holland will own the rest of the stock and the carrier will use the two parents' aircraft for its services. In particular, Starline will be able to use the El Al fleet on Saturdays (the Jewish Sabbath) and on religious holidays when the carrier does not operate.

Air Holland operates a fleet consisting of two Boeing 737s and two Boeing 757s.

Source: Flight International