Does EL AL have 747?
In July 2019, El Al retired its sole freight aircraft, a Boeing 747-400F, ending its dedicated cargo flights. The airline plans to use charter services by other airlines for this purpose from now on. In March 2020, El Al suspended operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
What kind of planes does EL AL fly?
Our Fleet
- Boeing 787-9 (282 Seats) Total in service: 12 Range: 13,700 km.
- Boeing 787-9 (271 Seats) Total in service: 12 Range: 13,700 km.
- Boeing 787-8. Total in service: 3 Range: 13,700 km.
- Boeing 737-800. Total in service: 15.
- Boeing 737-900ER. Total in service: 8.
- Boeing 777-200ER.
- Names of EL Al planes and tails name.
Is alcohol served on El Al flights?
Light snacks are served between meals. Passengers will enjoy a variety of alcoholic beverages and wines from the best Israeli wineries.
When did EL AL retire the 747?
November 2019
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has seen airlines increasingly retire their Boeing 747 aircraft. However, Israeli flag carrier El Al withdrew its last example just beforehand, in November 2019. This brought a 48-year spell of jumbo jet operations at the airline to a close.
Are all meals on El Al kosher?
That is why we make sure to serve fresh meals with a variety of tastes, using a minimum of preservatives. All of the food and beverages on our flights are kosher. In addition we are pleased to offer you meals to meet your special needs.
How many airplanes does EL AL have?
45 Aircraft
El Al Israel Airlines Fleet Details and History
| El Al Israel Airlines | |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel |
| Started Operations | 1948 |
| Base / Main Hub | Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV / LLBG) |
| Fleet Size | 45 Aircraft (+ 1 On Order/Planned) |
How many Boeing 747s has El Al flown?
The final variant of the Boeing 747 family that El Al has operated is the popular -400 series. The airline has done so with both the passenger and freight-carrying versions of the US planemaker’s iconic double-decker aircraft. In total, El Al has flown nine standard 747-400s, and three cargo-configured 747-400Fs.
How many seats does a Boeing 747 400 have?
The El Al Boeing 747-400 is primarily operated on long-haul routes. This 747-400 features a 4 class configuration with 8 flat bed First Class seats, 47 Business Class flat seats, 34 Economy Seat PLUS seats with an extra 3-5″ of seat pitch, and 314 standard Economy Class seats.
Why fly business class with El Al?
Whether you’re flying on a business trip or treating yourself to an overseas vacation, we at EL AL look forward to treating you to our quality business class flight experience. EL AL offers Business Class service with designated pampering seats to all of its destinations and on all of our fleets.
How many flight hours has the Boeing 747-400 flown?
The 747-400 model, which EL AL has operated since 1994, has flown some 420,000 flight hours on 51,000 flights, carrying approximately 17 million passengers. The El Al Boeing 747-400 is primarily operated on long-haul routes.