Hello Fellow FTers

I am planning on visiting Israel for the first time this summer, and would love to enter the country on an El Al flight. I know, I know, outdated planes, high priced tickets and awards, lack of partners, ect, but we are all aviation geeks here, and I would love have the full Israeli experience. I was hoping you guys could provide me some tips on finding the most ideal premium option (J or F ticket)

I am based in Los Angeles, and ticket prices are OBSCENE ex-LAX. I will probably look to position to Europe and take a one way flight out of LHR, CDG, MAD, or some other city. Any preference on which plane type I should look to aim for?

Also since El Al partner earnings look pretty mediocre, any way to possibly get an AA codeshare on flights not originating in the US?

If you guys have anymore tips, I'd love to hear it. Thanks in advance