EL AL Aquire 5th B747-400??
Apr 15, 2005, 8:16 am
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EL AL Aquire 5th B747-400??
Just saw this on Airliners.net?? (pretty long link!)
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...next_id=810695
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...next_id=810695
Apr 19, 2005, 9:43 am
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To answer my own post it seems that EL AL are either Leasing this 5th 744 or have just acquired it but haven’t had time to give it a full paint job. This aircraft used to belong to Singapore Airlines.
Anyone know any further info?
Cheers
Anyone know any further info?
Cheers
Apr 19, 2005, 12:29 pm
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the plane is configured with no first class and platinum business upstairs (24 seats) there is only one bathroom. it has large (larger than the other 4) overhead bins and compartments for storage next to the window seat
Apr 19, 2005, 3:38 pm
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That sound very unhappy 
Even worse than CO's 753, however, having flown on the 'kiddie flight' configured 744 Be'er Sheva last year, they didn't even fill C class.
Even worse than CO's 753, however, having flown on the 'kiddie flight' configured 744 Be'er Sheva last year, they didn't even fill C class.
Apr 20, 2005, 12:51 am
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Originally Posted by yaacovh
the plane is configured with no first class and platinum business upstairs (24 seats) there is only one bathroom. it has large (larger than the other 4) overhead bins and compartments for storage next to the window seat
Apr 20, 2005, 1:06 am
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Originally Posted by jonnye
Just flew the aircraft last night. ... Seats weren’t all that comfortable and the PTV's were very small.
Apr 20, 2005, 2:27 am
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yep, I had 77 when I flew both ways, it is very nice legroom wise but the seat itself is not too comfy to sleep in. Great service though.
I was supposed to be on the 777 on the way back but had to leave a day earlier and that was the best they could do...
I was supposed to be on the 777 on the way back but had to leave a day earlier and that was the best they could do...