Weird "present" from LY
Jan 8, 2011 | 11:58 am
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Weird "present" from LY
Hi all,
Today I got a book from LY called "The Case for Israel" "ישראל כתב הגנה" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Case_for_Israel)
Now, regardless of my political views I do not understand why LY sends such a "political" statement as an official LY gift. I much rather they spend the money on what they are supposed to do - Provide a better product to LY passengers.
Just my opinion
Best
ysmisc
Today I got a book from LY called "The Case for Israel" "ישראל כתב הגנה" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Case_for_Israel)
Now, regardless of my political views I do not understand why LY sends such a "political" statement as an official LY gift. I much rather they spend the money on what they are supposed to do - Provide a better product to LY passengers.
Just my opinion
Best
ysmisc
Jan 9, 2011 | 4:57 am
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Jan 9, 2011 | 7:11 pm
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Jan 9, 2011 | 10:21 pm
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Jan 9, 2011 | 11:47 pm
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I really don't understand the objection here. The Case for Israel is by no means a political statement...unless you consider the State of Israel in existence to be a travesty. But then again, El Al can hardly think along those lines considering they're the flag carrier of the State. Isn't there full name El Al Israel Airlines..
This is a great gift on LY's part as it's a gift about Israel, strengthening the connection between El Al and the State of Israel.
This is a great gift on LY's part as it's a gift about Israel, strengthening the connection between El Al and the State of Israel.
Jan 9, 2011 | 11:54 pm
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Jan 10, 2011 | 12:26 am
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- You may know Israel very well; others may not.
- Had they given you a big on airplanes, as you suggested earlier, someone would've just as easily complained, "stop concentrating on airplanes and start UPGRADING YOURS!" (Maybe not you, but someone else then.)
By handing out a book, they're hardly concentrating on making sure you know Israel at the cost of providing a better product. They simply gave a gift. Just like any other time they give a gift. You didn't want/like/need.. it. Too bad. Hopefully next time, the gift will be more to your liking. IMO, this has ZERO to do with their effort in providing a good premium product.
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Jan 10, 2011 | 2:34 am
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A couple of points:
You may know Israel very well; others may not.
Had they given you a big on airplanes, as you suggested earlier, someone would've just as easily complained, "stop concentrating on airplanes and start UPGRADING YOURS!" (Maybe not you, but someone else then.)
By handing out a book, they're hardly concentrating on making sure you know Israel at the cost of providing a better product. They simply gave a gift. Just like any other time they give a gift. You didn't want/like/need.. it. Too bad. Hopefully next time, the gift will be more to your liking. IMO, this has ZERO to do with their effort in providing a good premium product.
You may know Israel very well; others may not.
Had they given you a big on airplanes, as you suggested earlier, someone would've just as easily complained, "stop concentrating on airplanes and start UPGRADING YOURS!" (Maybe not you, but someone else then.)
By handing out a book, they're hardly concentrating on making sure you know Israel at the cost of providing a better product. They simply gave a gift. Just like any other time they give a gift. You didn't want/like/need.. it. Too bad. Hopefully next time, the gift will be more to your liking. IMO, this has ZERO to do with their effort in providing a good premium product.
Jan 10, 2011 | 8:48 am
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Well I also received this now - in the post. Not sure I will read it as I prefer to read original English writings in English.
Jan 10, 2011 | 9:00 am
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Jan 11, 2011 | 5:54 am
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I still use the great sunglasses they gave away as gifts as well.
My point is that El Al does make a habit of distributing such gifts.
And as already pointed out, A book on Ireland by Aer Lingus would an appropriate gift.
My point is that El Al does make a habit of distributing such gifts.
And as already pointed out, A book on Ireland by Aer Lingus would an appropriate gift.
Jan 11, 2011 | 10:58 am
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A couple of points:
By handing out a book, they're hardly concentrating on making sure you know Israel at the cost of providing a better product. They simply gave a gift. Just like any other time they give a gift. You didn't want/like/need.. it. Too bad. Hopefully next time, the gift will be more to your liking. IMO, this has ZERO to do with their effort in providing a good premium product.
- You may know Israel very well; others may not.
- Had they given you a big on airplanes, as you suggested earlier, someone would've just as easily complained, "stop concentrating on airplanes and start UPGRADING YOURS!" (Maybe not you, but someone else then.)
By handing out a book, they're hardly concentrating on making sure you know Israel at the cost of providing a better product. They simply gave a gift. Just like any other time they give a gift. You didn't want/like/need.. it. Too bad. Hopefully next time, the gift will be more to your liking. IMO, this has ZERO to do with their effort in providing a good premium product.
BTW, is it the first time that LY starts to offer presents?