EL AL Maintenance, Mechanical and Mishaps
Nov 15, 2015, 6:48 am
#77
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LY5 (TLV-LAX) 4X-ECA diverted to BIL (Billings, MT).
Audio is here, from landing through firetruck escort at the gate (http://archive-server.liveatc.net/kb...2015-1230Z.mp3)
how LY is going to get all the pax to LAX from Billings, MT is beyond me
Audio is here, from landing through firetruck escort at the gate (http://archive-server.liveatc.net/kb...2015-1230Z.mp3)
how LY is going to get all the pax to LAX from Billings, MT is beyond me
Nov 15, 2015, 8:48 am
#78
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Nov 15, 2015, 11:06 am
#79
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Had a bunch of friends on the flight.
Interestingly, someone emailed me about that flight and about a number of other LY flights that had massive mechanical delays ex-BOS over the past week.
Good stuff LY!
Interestingly, someone emailed me about that flight and about a number of other LY flights that had massive mechanical delays ex-BOS over the past week.
Good stuff LY!
Nov 15, 2015, 4:55 pm
#80
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LY5 (TLV-LAX) 4X-ECA diverted to BIL (Billings, MT).
Audio is here, from landing through firetruck escort at the gate (http://archive-server.liveatc.net/kb...2015-1230Z.mp3)
how LY is going to get all the pax to LAX from Billings, MT is beyond me
Audio is here, from landing through firetruck escort at the gate (http://archive-server.liveatc.net/kb...2015-1230Z.mp3)
how LY is going to get all the pax to LAX from Billings, MT is beyond me
Aircraft has been ferried from EWR as LY1005, is on ground at BIL, and will soon continue flight LY5
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ELY1005
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ELY5
Nov 15, 2015, 11:35 pm
#81
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It's the major news in Billings, MT, here are pics/videos of the bird on the ground. Two 777s in KBIL is hysterical. Most importantly I'm glad all PAX and crew are safe and sound.
http://billingsgazette.com/news/loca...1661e7873.html
http://www.kulr8.com/story/30523468/...ng-in-billings
http://billingsgazette.com/news/loca...1661e7873.html
http://www.kulr8.com/story/30523468/...ng-in-billings
Nov 16, 2015, 2:30 am
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It's all the rage that flight!
A Kosher Rescue Mission for El Al Travelers Stuck in Montana - Chabad.org
A Kosher Rescue Mission for El Al Travelers Stuck in Montana - Chabad.org
Nov 24, 2015, 3:54 pm
#83
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What's going on with TLV-BOS? Flights seem to be constantly delayed or canceled.
LY016
BOSTON
TEL AVIV 21:00 24/11/2015 21:00
And received this email:
LY016
24/11/2015
Canceled
BOSTON
TEL AVIV 21:00 24/11/2015 21:00
And received this email:
Diverting LY 030 from Toronto to Boston; meaning that some 200 Toronto passengers went thru US customs. At least 20 don't have US passports or visas and were bumped from the flight. LY 030 YYZ to TLV via BOS now scheduled to arrive TLV 3 hours late. Many furious passengers. Refunds demanded (lawsuits expected). Air Canada just gained many ex El Al passengers on this route.
Dec 8, 2015, 3:13 pm
#84
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Dec. 3rd LTN-TLV flight cancelled due to tech issues
http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4734874,00.html
Passengers ended up being stranded until after shabbat due to tech issues with the 737 for Thursday Dec. 3rd LTN-TLV flight.
Passengers ended up being stranded until after shabbat due to tech issues with the 737 for Thursday Dec. 3rd LTN-TLV flight.
Dec 9, 2015, 6:32 am
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Article mentions a lack of coordination between LY officials in Israel and in London, which is quite problematic, because it likely would have been much cheaper to squeeze pax onto the LHR-TLV flight(s) and sign them over to BA, then to pay for hotel lodging throughout Shabbat which they would have been required to do.
Dec 10, 2015, 3:08 am
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Dec 10, 2015, 7:53 am
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Dec 14, 2015, 3:54 pm
#90
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Havent seen this posted here before but let me know if I just missed it -
The AIAI released their report about an engine failure on 4X-EKA during takeoff from TLV a long time ago. Full report - http://aiai.mot.gov.il/REPORT/RAI_116-12.pdf AvHerald - http://avherald.com/h?article=48df8996&opt=0
In a nutshell, these guys (LY) used someone to check and repair CFM engine blades who wasn't actually certified by CFM to do so.
Also, the report holds a lot of critique and points for future improvement regarding the way the crew and El Al handled the aftermath of the incident. However, there have also been some professional deficits in the final report that have sparked some serious discussion about their ability to reach relevant conclusions and recommendations.
The AIAI released their report about an engine failure on 4X-EKA during takeoff from TLV a long time ago. Full report - http://aiai.mot.gov.il/REPORT/RAI_116-12.pdf AvHerald - http://avherald.com/h?article=48df8996&opt=0
In a nutshell, these guys (LY) used someone to check and repair CFM engine blades who wasn't actually certified by CFM to do so.
Also, the report holds a lot of critique and points for future improvement regarding the way the crew and El Al handled the aftermath of the incident. However, there have also been some professional deficits in the final report that have sparked some serious discussion about their ability to reach relevant conclusions and recommendations.