Al Bric

Advantages: Secure, kosher food
Disadvantages: Long queues for check-in

...I've flown on a number of occasions with EL AL, over a number of years, and have found that the quality of the service is improving. I have little doubt that they are one of the most security aware airlines around and that is one of the key reasons I have chosen to fly with them. I also think that the in-flight service has improved, with staff becoming more polite and better quality, and selection of, food on offer. Pointers from my own experiences with EL AL: * Given the focus on security, if you have anything in your baggage likely to look suspicious, either take it in hand baggage or warn the security staff when you go through the checks. They may ask you to open your bags, but it's likely to be less hassle than if they spot it on the x-ray. * Avoid 'smart' comments to the security staff - I know friends who have really... Read review

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Advantages: Good service
Disadvantages: Overbooking

...El Al have been improving their service in the last few years, and cabi crew attitudes are now excellent in most of their flights (as opposed to the past when it was: "sit down and shut up, I'm busy'). The flights from London tend to be heavilly overbooked (the airline books many more seats than it actually has, because not all passengers show up to flights). Inevitably this means that in some flights passengers are asked if they are willing to wait for the next flight for a reasonable compensation (there are always people willing to do so). Even if almost everybody boards the flight in the end it can be a very stressful experience, waiting till the last minute to know if you have a seat available, even though you paid a full fair ticket. There are several things you can do to prevent this: a. It is a little known fact... Read review

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Advantages: good food, efficient, friendly staff, good leg room
Disadvantages: nothing serious

...On my second trip to Israel, i decided that i should go the proper way, by El Al Airways - the official israeli airline. The service was extremely efficient and there were no delays either way. The planes were of a high standard and had a lot of leg room even in business class, compared to some other airlines i have been on. The food is, as far as plane food goes, excellent. They do vegetarian meals on request and all the food is properly cookedd and if you are Jewish, it is all kosher. The inflight entertainment is not the best ever, but it is adequate for the journey which is only 4 hours anyway. I would recommend anyone to fly El Al, it is the proper way to fly to Israel and is more efficient than some of the other airlines that fly out there.... Read review

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