El Al has didn't have all that much of an aspirational premium cabin product to begin with, though it looks like they're finally (slightly) updating their first and business class products on the 747s flying to New York's JFK Airport. Here's how they describe the new business class product: EL AL is redesigning the look…
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I wonder why El Al isn't even trying here. Lack of competition?
First class, no bedding, no turndown, and "first class" seats ca. 1998? And is the first row of business really directly behind the second row of first? Because that's how it looks.
Really?
@ TravelinWilly -- Yep, that's exactly right. After all, look how they advertise it -- "Did you know? EL AL is the only airline offering First Class passengers direct flights to North America!"
I'd argue United's BusinessFirst is almost better than their first or business class, which is saying a lot. But I suspect they have a loyal following based on the carrier they are as opposed to the quality.
The 1980's called, they want their white patent leather seat covers back.
El Al traded Air Koryo some non-floating seat cushions for them.
I guess having no major competition means...a cheaptastic airlines? I mean jeez even Gulf Air offers a better product now...
You can't even come up with your own phrase? Story line, pictures, and lipstick on a pig are all straight from Dan. Weak.
@ Corky -- I swear on my life I didn't actually see Dan's post about it or I would have credited him. I guess great minds just think alike. 😉
Woo hoo! Too bad El Al doesn't have an alliance, we can't try their products without having to pay $$$...
Wht do you guys say there is no competition? Both Delta and United fly the New York to TLV nonstop route.
I've flown El Al's current business class long haul and it was far better than AF, LH or DL for comfort, service food and overall experience.
This improvement to flat beds is great and I would gladly fly again with El Al.
@Aaron, you refer above to "much better than Delta," that is not factual for 2014. Delta is 1-2-1 and 1-1 (upper deck) on their JFK-TLV nonstop. I'd easily say the most comfortable and best configuration nonstop to Israel. Delta food service in BusinessElite is also, arguably better than some of the others you mention. Regarding LY, it's supposed to have a very good soft product in First Class, notably very good (Kosher) catering. But, I haven't experienced it myself.
Those seats don't look the least bit sexy. They look like stretchers in a hospital ward.
@Blandon: that was great! But Ive actually seen hospital stretchers and beds that look far more spacious and comfortable! These look like they're from the hospital O.R. instead. YIKES!!!
I hope their planes look better in real life but interior photos remind me of United.