EL AL Israel airlines in negotiations with boeing
To purchase four new 777-200 aircraft
New planes to be used on USA/Israel route
New York, NY - March 12, 2008 - EL AL, Israel’s national airline, has announced it is continuing advanced discussions with Boeing to purchase four new, state-of-the-art 777-200 aircraft to add to its fleet for delivery beginning in 2012. The new planes would be used on the USA/Israel routes and reflect the airline’s continued plans of progress and growth, as well as devotion to passenger comfort and the desire to accommodate the increased demand of travel to Israel.
The four new 777-200 aircraft will be highly advanced and include the latest technology, the most comfortable, spacious seats and the most up-to-date in-flight personal entertainment and business applications for every passenger.
EL AL President Haim Romano stated, “We are enthusiastic to continue to adding to our growing modern fleet, further materializing the strategy for our 2010 Plan. As the national airline of Israel, EL AL is pleased to be able to offer our passengers the most convenient services and the most number of seats on flights between the USA and Israel, continuing to solidify our position as the leading airline for travel to Israel.”
EL AL will have the option to purchase four new 777-300 model aircraft instead of the four new 777-200 models. The airline also recently purchased two new 777 aircraft (named Sderot and Kiryat Shmona) that operate on the USA/Israel route. Earlier this year, EL AL also added two new 737-800 aircraft to its fleet and will add another three new 737-800’s in early 2009. In October of this year, EL AL is also adding a 747-400 that will be utilized on the USA/Israel route.
The final decision regarding the purchase of the four new 777-200 aircraft from Boeing is expected to be reached by the conclusion of 2008 and is subject to approval by the EL AL Board of Directors and the signing of a contract.
About EL AL
EL AL, Israel's national airline, offers the most nonstop flights between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel and the only nonstop service from Miami and Los Angeles.
EL AL is the only airline with First Class service on nonstop flights between the U.S.A and Israel. EL AL flies to more than 40 destinations worldwide from Israel and to many additional destinations via partnership agreements with other airlines. EL AL has annual revenues of about $1.8 billion and carries approximately 1.8 million passengers annually. Your Israel experience begins the moment you board EL AL.
EL AL embodies Israel’s values of innovation and caring and the promise of a genuine Israeli welcome. For updated daily departure and arrival flight information, travelers can call (800) EL AL-747, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For reservations, call EL AL at (800) 223-6700 or any travel agent or visit www.elal.com, where travelers now also have the option of convenient, time saving online check-in for flights departing EL AL gateway cities in North America.
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