ELAL to spend up to 900 million dollars on a massive aircraft acquisition!
Aug 5, 2015, 4:41 pm
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I agree with that. We will see what happens. It will be direct replacement the 747-400. I think the 777-9X is the right choice.
Aug 5, 2015, 11:42 pm
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I have't experienced it myself, but the reports are terrible (so much so that they are apparently going to already replace the seats in Y to add a fraction more shoulder room).
Aug 6, 2015, 12:50 am
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This is wonderful news! I know anything is possible when it comes to El Al, but they'd have to be pretty foolish not to seriously upgrade the business/first product this time around.
I also heard rumors that El Al will be slightly revamping Matmid by allowing for longer point expirations (possibly even reverting back to no expiration in some cases) and awarding more points according to ticket cost even in the lowest fare buckets.
I also heard rumors that El Al will be slightly revamping Matmid by allowing for longer point expirations (possibly even reverting back to no expiration in some cases) and awarding more points according to ticket cost even in the lowest fare buckets.
Aug 6, 2015, 1:32 am
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I'll believe it when I see the planes in TLV.
In any case, I don't see LY also investing heavily in a new J seat, let alone F. If they do, kudos to them!
In any case, I don't see LY also investing heavily in a new J seat, let alone F. If they do, kudos to them!
Aug 6, 2015, 6:48 am
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They need seats, hopefully they will pick something that's competitive. All aisle access would be nice, but I'd also like a seat that isn't isolated as I often travel with my husband and its nicer to be side by side than in pods a-la AC.
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Aug 6, 2015, 11:02 am
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An aviation press article in English here.
Says 800-900 for 7 or so planes, which could I suppose be possible.
Will be sad to see the 74s go -- just as a 74 lover.
Says 800-900 for 7 or so planes, which could I suppose be possible.
Will be sad to see the 74s go -- just as a 74 lover.
Aug 6, 2015, 11:50 am
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Thought their 77W is also 9-abreast, Granted it's only a small fleet,
Are you referring to the new WT seat/product design?
Aug 6, 2015, 11:57 am
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Pretty sure economyman was referring to their financial investment.
If you're referring to AC's latest biz product then surely the middle pairs are suited for couples, while the single window seats are ideal for solo travellers.
If you're referring to AC's latest biz product then surely the middle pairs are suited for couples, while the single window seats are ideal for solo travellers.
Aug 6, 2015, 12:03 pm
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Aug 6, 2015, 12:44 pm
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I'm in agreement with you on that one.
I think we can all cast our minds back to 2010 - http://atwonline.com/aircraft-amp-en...-four-777-200s
I think we can all cast our minds back to 2010 - http://atwonline.com/aircraft-amp-en...-four-777-200s
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Aug 6, 2015, 12:50 pm
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I haven't flown the new WT/WT+ product yet, sounds like you aren't a fan.
Aug 6, 2015, 1:45 pm
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Shame that they canceled the initial order though I wonder if some form of delayed compensation, even though they canceled, was worked into a discount.
I believe they are buying 8 and leasing 7, with the option for 13 more.
Stupid that they would replace the 744s with the 787. Definitely they should replace the 767s with them, but they should have looked into the 77W to replace the 744. Unless they plan on packing the 787 even worse than some airlines do.
I'm still holding outside hope to see them go 1-2-1 C, 2-4-2 Y, and maybe improve Y+, either a la DL or a true Premium Economy. But then again, LY, so...
Why would they?
I believe they are buying 8 and leasing 7, with the option for 13 more.
Stupid that they would replace the 744s with the 787. Definitely they should replace the 767s with them, but they should have looked into the 77W to replace the 744. Unless they plan on packing the 787 even worse than some airlines do.
I'm still holding outside hope to see them go 1-2-1 C, 2-4-2 Y, and maybe improve Y+, either a la DL or a true Premium Economy. But then again, LY, so...
Why would they?