FLYING TO ISRAEL EL AL 787-8 Premium Economy from London to Tel Aviv

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Join me as I review El Al's Premium Economy on a redeye flight from London to Tel Aviv. Overall, a pretty rough experience. I wish the ground staff were friendlier because the flight itself was honestly fine, but looking back, this was a terrible experience. I get that security is a serious issue for El Al, I get it, it just wasn't much fun to be treated like a level 3 security threat throughout my entire journey. I had the crew keeping an eye on me, extra security at customs, and security at both airports. I almost missed the Tel Aviv to Athens flight because of all of the security. I had a 2-hour layover scheduled which I thought would be fine, but the lines moved so slowly and the staff had no interest in being productive or helping anyone out. When it was eventually my turn to have my bags and body searched I was yelled at for coming to the airport so close to my departure time, I didn't want to go through the headache of explaining my situation to another member of security so I just let it go. In all fairness, it's my fault for choosing to fly with El Al. I had no reason to be going to Israel, and that's part of the reason why they were on such high alert. If I could go back, I never would've flown with El Al. Yes, I was excited by the concept of being able to get an El Al 787 review on my channel, but at the end of the day, it wasn't worth the stress, anxiety, and time. Maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, and yes, this was brought on by me, but I have absolutely no interest in stepping onboard another El Al aircraft anytime soon. Thanks for watching, let me know what you think in the comments below!
Flight Information
Airline: El Al Israel
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Registration: 4X-ERC
Flight Number: LY318
Flight Time: 4 Hours 5 Minutes
Seat: 14K, Premium Economy
From: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - England
To: Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) - Israel
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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@ttrail88 5 месяцев назад

Fun Fact: El Al Planes have Anti Missile defences attached, an undercover cop on every flight, a flare system, and most pilots are ex military.

@nikolauswolff5791 3 месяца назад

It's callad avionic sky dome. Sends heat backwards to bring missiles on a wrong path. There are always 2 sky marshalls on board. Unfortunately with a licence to kill.

@reezevlog 2 месяца назад

that’s sounds like panic security measures…. due to fear

@nikolauswolff5791 2 месяца назад

@@reezevlog If half of the world hates you ( for no reason ) you learn to protect yourself. Simple as that.

@ttrail88 2 месяца назад

@@nikolauswolff5791 Oh

@ttrail88 2 месяца назад

@@reezevloglol

@chocolatemintliqour 5 месяцев назад

I hate to break the news..this may have nothing to do with the war and currently i cant leave the country. However I hold an Israeli passport and live in Israel and I"m jewish. Twice have i had my cases opened and gone through in LHR by ELAL security..once i was interrogated on the plane by ELAL security on something that was not my fault..yes it was hard for me but it wont stop me flying ELAL. I understand they must take precautions and now especially in times of war. I feel much safer on ELAL than on other airlines.

@eitanberechman2787 5 месяцев назад

Here's my advice as an Israeli-American. If you fly El Al, only fly it IF Tel Aviv is your final destination. DO NOT change planes in Tel Aviv, as they will probably interrogate you, so, only fly to Tel Aviv if you are visiting Israel and if Tel Aviv is your final destination

@rachelehrenberg9231 7 месяцев назад

Given recent events, you may understand why El Al has very vigorous security.

@flydude1063 7 месяцев назад

This was filmed way before the recent war started.

@rachelehrenberg9231 7 месяцев назад

@@flydude1063 Understood, but what I am saying is that now one can understand why such measures are necessary.

@semsemeini7905 4 месяца назад

Threats have been going on since the 1960s.

@tommysmyth1210 2 месяца назад

⁠@@flydude1063well of course, since this war was definitely start of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arabs in the region have been trying to terrorize Jews for centuries.

@reezevlog 2 месяца назад

they should….when they are threatens by Islamic world…

@jaredini 3 месяца назад

I fly El Al every year. Easyjet is OK but you get a better service and more comfortable seat on El Al. Flew the Retroliner (Rehovot) last year.

@Marcus.Robinson Месяц назад

There are many nonstop flights a day between the various London airports and Athens. That would've been smarter IMO

@1martinjom 13 дней назад

If you are flying to El Al and your final destination is Tel Aviv, I strongly suggest bringing physical documents that indicate your purpose of visit to that country. That will be helpful when you come in contact with their security staff before boarding in. Expect to be questioned reasonably for everyone's safety, and at the same time, unpleasantly.

@wotan10950 3 месяца назад

Since you’re a very frequent flyer, I’m surprised that you aren’t aware that El Al is a prime target for terrorists. Their security procedures aren’t set up to be nice to you; they’re there for your safety. I’ve flown to Israel many times on various airlines. El Al can be rude and intrusive; the other airlines smile and do a perfunctory quick check. Guess who I feel safer on?

@Marcus.Robinson Месяц назад

and given how tight El Al security is, not sure why anyone would book what they admit is an unusual itinerary and then act surprised

@user-fq6yu6ys9j 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful landing and wonderful airline great service a place l will love to visit great job jerry

@cherylsemrau7100 Месяц назад

They always think of security. That is why you were questioned. i'm from Canada. I have been to Israel three times. I would love to live there.

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 7 месяцев назад

I Havet Experience EL AL Yet,I Have A Lot Of Fligths In Premium Economy,And I Like The Product.Great Trip Report

@NewYorkAviation 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Yes, it's a solid product

@SaagarShivsaiKhandrika 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for uploading the video 😀❤and what is your next flight video?

@NewYorkAviation 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Should be in the next week or so.

@chaimk 4 месяца назад

Actually I was hoping for more commentary on the Premium Economy experience. (I just bought a Premium Economy ticket on Delta that is operated by El Al.) El Al is known for its persnickety security - Israel got tired of having its planes hijacked back in the 70's and so, yeah, this is what you get even for a normal flight into TLV. What *you* did is so unusual that it probably freaked them out completely. Anyway I did appreciate the video, so thanks.

@semsemeini7905 4 месяца назад

Actually it was back in the 60s when it started. To Algiers. Then they were shot at in Rome, Zurich, Athens, Amsterdam etc.

@Marcus.Robinson Месяц назад

And OP even admits it was an unusual ticket. Shouldn't be surprised in the least

@asolas69 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It’s not an airline I can avail myself of flying out of Sydney (AU). I wonder if you were flying on a different passport, if there might have been issues undertaking that flight. As you see to be holding a blue passport, that may have made it possible, even though you were given the third degree in LHR. happy continues flying.

@amandagoodman1272 10 дней назад

The food looked extremely good, I’d have finished that salmon 😆 Your vid made it look like a relaxing comfy flight (?)

@semsemeini7905 4 месяца назад

Isn't it faster to fly nonstop? Seems somewhat inconvenient backtracking. I assume this was before October 7th. Food looks great. I always had good meals on EL AL. Flew them in 1962 the first time on a Boeing 720B. I regret never taken a Bristol Brittania. I had a picture of my grandmother in front of an EL AL Boeing Curtiss C46 taken in 1950 going to Cyprus. One does not think of EL AL as being a connecting airline or that Ben Gurion is a connecting hub. Glad to hear it though.

@paulscheinberg2414 4 месяца назад

Very helpful! I’m planning trip ATL/TLV/ATL as Delta Platinum Medallion. Since DL has temporarily suspended TLV svc they are Code Sharing with LY via JFK or BOS. I’m thinking Business outbound (night) and Premium on return (day). Interestingly, might be less expensive to buy the ELAL & Delta tickets separately.

@TheLayoverAviation 4 месяца назад

That was the same meal I was served in Business Class, what the..!! Didn’t know it would be the same service, would have taken PY then! And yes, disgusting security treatment to many. Sorry you had to go through it..

@NewYorkAviation 4 месяца назад

We live and we learn. It's just the way they operate... totally fair, but don't think I'll be flying El Al anytime soon!

@semsemeini7905 4 месяца назад

Don't you blame them?

@dospalmascb 29 дней назад

BA also serve the same food in PE as they do in the Business Cabin.

@sergiolaurencio7534 7 месяцев назад

So good in the Air but bad on the ground, right? Some times airport have their good and bad days. But I think that the most important part that was the flight was right 👍. Awesome video.

@NewYorkAviation 7 месяцев назад

Correct, it was more just the El Al secruity staff. I've read some other reviews of people who were put off by all of the extra security. Some people just straight up walked out on them. Thanks for watching!

@Marcus.Robinson Месяц назад

@@NewYorkAviation El Al doesn't give a fuck if anyone is put off by the extra security. The airline will keep doing it to make sure their planes are safe

@danielwortley2241 7 месяцев назад

Please stay safe 🙏

@YbYBwRbY 2 месяца назад

El Al doesn't care whether you approve of good security or not; and neither do I.

@yudiee333 10 дней назад

I’ve flown there 16 times - If you have a connecting flight from Europe - or the Middle East - yes they are likely going to profile you - I got detained for an hour in Rome several years back - (they assured me I would not miss my flight 😉) and believe me they have all the info on you before they even ask - if it’s a direct flight from NYC or some place they fly direct from- in the US your not going to get hammered As bad -

@a7med4erif55 22 дня назад

فلسطين حرة❤

@user-mc1ef3uk2k 7 дней назад

☪️🐷

@woutergijs5246 7 месяцев назад

Just a weird idea for the future: Air Serbia , booking directly. And bidding for the business class upgrade. They do LHR and ATH as well. And no interrogations at check inn. Only 1 remark : “ you have acces to the business lounge”

@arielg7000 5 месяцев назад

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@Marcus.Robinson Месяц назад

El Al has always had extra tight security (and for a damn good reason). You book what you admit is an unusual itinerary, then act surprised when they get suspicious and interrogate you? Really? BTW, if you weren't going to stay in Israel, you should have just booked a direct flight from London to Athens

@aristhecargayandavgeek 7 месяцев назад

Good to see this video uo again, and hope your comments won't be taken over with political comments. Out of curiosity, why LHR-TLV-ATH? Seems like quite the detour, unless it was a funky award redemption

@Mehbymeh 3 месяца назад

Yeah freaked the entitled staff out because you booked it cheap/with points, it irritates them LOL and they felt used,MUHAHAHA

@skyteam8561 7 месяцев назад

ผมชอบการรีวิวของคุณมาก ไม่มีเสียงพูดเเต่สื่อด้วยภาพที่สวยงามเป็นธรรมชาติ 👍

@abcabcboy 2 месяца назад

El Al uses profiling actively. I am Jewish, but grew up in Europe in a city without an established Jewish community, so I often have to tell security about my family, which Jewish holidays we celebrate etc. It does feel intrusive, but I guess it is done for a reason.

@user-ri3rz4zw1r 7 месяцев назад

Isn't this a old video u posted

@NANICU 7 месяцев назад

I understand the need for heightened security, but why does the Israeli government allow El Al to sell such connecting flights but then become suspicious of every passenger that takes up the offer? Take such routes off GDS ffs.

@_w_w_ 7 месяцев назад

My friends that flew El Al on connecting flights were all interrogated to varying degrees and everyone wondered why they sell those flights but seem so rough and unwelcoming with those passengers. This was all before the current conflict.

@1martinjom 13 дней назад

That is called a deterrent. WHich many from the liberal faction do not understand.

@yudiee333 10 дней назад

It’s called profiling and it works - our TSA is a joke

@clausstimpfig3803 7 месяцев назад

I do love Israel! This service so la la When I think what we at T.W.A. served on Paris Tel Aviv with Royal Ambassador, Ambassador or Eco class. I think we did it better.

@semsemeini7905 4 месяца назад

I flew TWA from Paris, Rome and Athens to Tel Aviv on the 707 and 727. It was good in First and in economy.. My parents used to fly TWA Connie in the 40s / 50s from Cairo to Rome and Geneva.

@wotan10950 3 месяца назад

I have a photo of myself climbing the air stairs Ben Gurion to a TWA 747 in 1984. The serial # was 17119, easily seen from the stairs. Ring a bell? It eventually became TWA 800. I didn’t notice it until decades later when I was digitizing old slides.

@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341 7 месяцев назад

What? Couldn't get a flight to Kyiv?

@_w_w_ 7 месяцев назад

Several of my friends that flew with El Al on connecting flights were interrogated by security for no apparent reason, and they weren't even going to Tel Aviv. Everyone I know that has flown with them that does not hold an Israeli passport complained about rough handling and poor treatment on the ground. I think your experience is probably not unique and they are hypersensitive when it comes to security.

@semsemeini7905 4 месяца назад

Especially young travelling alone get interrogated more.

@yudiee333 10 дней назад

I’ve flown there 16 times - If you have a connecting flight from Europe - or the Middle East - yes they are likely going to profile you - I got detained for an hour in Rome several years back - (they assured me I would not miss my flight 😉) and believe me they have all the info on you before they ask -if it’s a direct flight from NYC or some place they fly direct from- in the US your not going to get hammered As bad -