Author Topic: EL AL Scheduled Flights Operated by Spanish Charter Airline - BOS/EWR/JFK (Read 8207 times)

MarktMan · « **on:** January 12, 2016, 10:23:47 AM »

Mentioned briefly in another thread, but LY has expanded the use of these 2 aircraft to now include numerous BOS, EWR and JFK flights. The original news story has been removed from the EL AL site, but I obtained the relevant schedules beforehand (attached). The aircraft in question are "wet-leased" from Spanish charter company "Privilege Style" which means the pilots, flight crew and attendants are NOT from EL AL. The 767 used BOS-TLV is a former LOT Polish aircraft that was retired in 2013, the 777-200ER used for the NYC routes is an Asiana plane built in 1995. While EL AL is not known for their updated cabins, both of these aircraft are very outdated and the 767 is confirmed not to have any seatback IFE. Also, there is no Premium Economy seating on either aircraft, not sure what happens to the people that paid for that in advance (this was a relatively recent aircraft swap). Unfortunately, it appears that LY has a significant capacity and route planning issue. For upcoming flights, caveat emptor!

Notes from LY:
- The security check and check-in will be completed at TLV Terminal 3 as is customary for EL AL flights.
- Ground services will be handled by EL AL service personnel.
- Security procedures overseas will be the same as for EL AL flights.
- The inflight crew is Spanish and EL AL personnel will join the flight to assist with service
- Food and beverages service will be the same as the service provided by EL AL.

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2016, 10:35:46 AM »

Interesting stuff, where does all your info come from?

Iz · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2016, 10:41:48 AM »

Any info on J in the leased 777?

MarktMan · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2016, 10:50:58 AM »

Type:    777-28EER
First flight date:    18/04/2002
Seat configuration:    C28 Y271

MarktMan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2016, 10:55:49 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 12, 2016, 10:35:46 AM

Interesting stuff, where does all your info come from?

A family member received a notification from LY last night and as a lifelong AvGeek I took to the internet to research it

The 777 was used by AY in HEL for a few flights in December due to a late A350 delivery.

shauly · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2016, 11:30:58 AM »

Thanks for the info, I have a relative on one of the EWR flights.

travel agent · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2016, 01:37:08 PM »

beware the kitchen is not kosher!!

Emkay · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2016, 01:40:03 PM »

Quote from: travel agent on January 12, 2016, 01:37:08 PM

beware the kitchen is not kosher!!

and when precisely is it?

Dan · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2016, 01:40:35 PM »

Quote from: travel agent on January 12, 2016, 01:37:08 PM

beware the kitchen is not kosher!!

How do you know they don't kasher it?
Not that the FAs don't put their own stuff in the LY ovens anyway...

ilherman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2016, 02:57:15 PM »

Are the LY 777s updated with the new bed like business class seats? AFAIK it's not but someone told me he flew on the 777 and it was updated.

Anyone?

westman812 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2016, 04:16:25 PM »

re: all the people on the MS complaining that the crew didn't speak english; not sure what's worse, that, or the typical variety of LY FA's. When they're good their pleasant, otherwise I'd rather not be able to communicate with them lol.

travel agent · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Dan on January 12, 2016, 01:40:35 PM

How do you know they don't kasher it?
Not that the FAs don't put their own stuff in the LY ovens anyway...

even if they kasher, but the crew is not jewish, so its getting treif again, there is also problems with
בשר שנתעלם מן העין because the regular LY meals (not mehadrin) is not sealed

Dan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:33:25 PM »

Quote from: travel agent on January 12, 2016, 05:28:13 PM

even if they kasher, but the crew is not jewish, so its getting treif again, there is also problems with
בשר שנתעלם מן העין because the regular LY meals (not mehadrin) is not sealed

So you have issues either way...

SearchGuy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:46:43 PM »

From Google Flights

SearchGuy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:48:32 PM »

Quote from: ilherman on January 12, 2016, 02:57:15 PM

Are the LY 777s updated with the new bed like business class seats? AFAIK it's not but someone told me he flew on the 777 and it was updated.

Anyone?

From Google Flights "Extra reclining seat"...

SearchGuy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:54:08 PM »

Here is a nice list of info on this airline and operators of their planes
https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Privilege-Style

efflpetzel · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2016, 07:45:23 PM »

I still don't understand what the problem is with ELAL's planes?

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2016, 07:47:07 PM »

Quote from: efflpetzel on January 12, 2016, 07:45:23 PM

I still don't understand what the problem is with ELAL's planes?

Let's hope they're getting new seats

A3 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2016, 08:31:21 PM »

Coworker got a phone call from ElAl that this airline would be operating his flight, he changed to a day earlier at no charge too fly with ElAl

Emkay · « **Reply #19 on:** March 02, 2016, 06:08:49 AM »

seems like they added 3 more http://www.themarker.com/consumer/1.2869475