I've flown ELAL in the past recent years because of price. Upgraded to premium economy and thank G-d. They have some of the smallest coach seats to Israel if I'm not mistaken.
I love ELAL based on nostaliga alone but I'm not running to fly with them anytime soon unfortunately.
I don't fly international often at all, but i do fly within the us though. So that's what I would be comparing too.
just flew elal on the new dreamliner, in ecconomy, and it was pretty decent service and comfort.
Much better then any United economy flights