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trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Better than U.S. airlines

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 12:10:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author CFoam - I flew El Al roundtrip from Miami to Tel Aviv. The legendary security was not as onerous as I remember (although I was stopped by a machine gun toting soldier when I tried to cut the line to catch up to my family). It can be a bit frustrating to...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: A very decent airline

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:33:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sulsk - I flew EWR-TLV-EWR on a birthright trip. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. The only negative aspect of the airline (and it's kind of a big one) is the very uncomfortable seats in Economy Class. Check-in at EWR went smoothly. They separated the two...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Humiliating security checks, lost luggage.

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:21:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author karld06 - I should start by saying that I am an Australian and British passport holder who had just got off a 15 hour flight from Melbourne to LAX. Arriving 4 hours ahead of my LAX-Toronto flight, I was "interviewed" by the loitering security people while...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: How to miss a sitting plane with a rocket launcher...

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 19:33:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gideon7 - Now we all know Airlines have had it hard recently due to Sept 11th etc, El Al is no exception and in these bleak times lets just say there aren't too many people travelling to Israel, major exception being the devout and the odd businessman. So when I...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: security yes; food no

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:10:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nataliejay - if you are in the least bit paranoid, el al can make you want to confess to any crime. the security is intense and frequent and i kept getting questioned about if i or anyone in my family speak hebrew (if anyone knows why the emphasis on speaking hebrew...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Exonerate money for quality, service and time.

Sun, 7 Nov 2004 17:20:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author igrowing - This company is very concerned by two things: 1. Be punctual. 2. Be safe. Even when flight is postponed for 1-2 hours for technical or security reason they can good enough to feel you their apologies. I made a lot of trip with them. Never they late...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Lost luggage on El-Al Airlines

Thu, 18 Dec 2003 19:52:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author navonim - My wife flew with El-Al LY 386 from Rome to Tel-Aviv on Dec 17, 2003. Her luggage unfortunately did not arrive with her. Due to very cold wintry weather in Jerusalem she will have to buy all the necessary clothes etc. The El-Al displaced...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Not from LA

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:50:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author anonymous81 - I just flew back from Los Angeles to Toronto (the flight was connecting in Toronto to Tel Aviv) and I must tell of the horrendous luggage fiasco that my boyfriend and I had to endure. We booked through Delta, and had no knowledge that the carrier was...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: EL AL -- Perfect Gateway to the Homeland

Thu, 3 Jul 2003 16:38:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author letsgoisles13 - I flew on El Al with the Birthright Israel program this past winter (December '02). I found the airl...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: El Al Airlines: To and From Israel - the Way to Go

Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:56:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author naphtalia - To the heavens is what the words "El Al" mean. Those of us raised on acronyms sometimes joke that it means "Every Landing Always Late." Our family joke was "Eva's Luggage Again Lost." So what's the truth? Let me tell you about my last trip, which I...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: El Al: Excellent Overall Airline

Fri, 15 Jun 2001 23:51:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - Whenever I flew to Israel, there are two airlines that I usually consider. El Al from Chicago O'Hare to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, or British Airways from Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow; and then London Heathrow to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion. Well, I flew on...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: EL-AL, the only way to travel to Israel

Sat, 2 Jun 2001 23:35:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author katzy2 - EL-AL is the best airline to take if one wants to travel to Israel. One might ask, why is this so? I will give you a number of reasons.

1. Security: It is an unfortunate but true factor that all must consider upon flying, especially when...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: How to Fly To Israel...And Pick Up Some Cash!

Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:20:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shockwave180 - Looking to pick up a little extra cash to make up for the considerable wad that you're forking over to go to Israel? Of course you are. Here's how.

First, fly El Al. Not too tough; they have fairly cheap rates, and they are somewhat of a...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: An enjoyable airline

Sun, 18 Feb 2001 16:00:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MAH4546 - I am a frequent trans-atlantic flyer, and when it came time to plan my first trip to Isreal, thanks to many recomendations and thier top notch safety record, I decided to fly El Al. On the day of departure I arrived about 2.5 hours before take off from...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: El Al - Some good, some bad

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 16:13:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andrewcbs - I've flown to Israel many times via El Al, Tower, TWA and British Airways. While El Al might be a bit cramp, their efforts more then make up for it. The planes were spotless, the flight attendents efficient and the food plentiful and good. Though the...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Poor Quality All Around

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 18:14:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rneuma1 - I have been to Israel on two seperate occasions. Both have not been very good indicators of the quality a passanger receives on a trip with El AL. The first aspect that needs to be noted is the crew, they are the rudest on ground or in the sky. When...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: EL AL Oxygen Rip Off

Mon, 11 Sep 2000 04:43:29 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Chilliwan - I have a respiritory problem necessitating the use of on flight oxygen usage. I am only 31, and generally healthy, and I love to travel. However, I always seem to have rotten experiences, especially on ElAl. The last time I traveled to South Africa, I...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: El Al - Safe but Not Enjoyable

Fri, 8 Sep 2000 17:11:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sammos - The title says it all - Safe but not enjoyable. I have flown to Israel numerous times, using close to a dozen different carriers. And, El Al was not the worst (Tower Air was), but was definitely low on the list; second or third worst. If security is...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Smooth Ride To The Promised Land

Wed, 2 Aug 2000 17:14:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Last week I traveled to Israel on a mostly business, with a little pleasure, trip. We flew from Kentucky on Continental Airlines, to Newark airport in New Jersey, part of the New York metropolitan area. We then flew from Newark to Tel Aviv on El Al...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Indeed Above and Beyond!

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 19:37:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author KiwiNZ - My family and I just flew to Israel from New York on El Al, and then back. We had previously always flown British Airways to Israel, so we didn't know quite what to expect.

SERVICE:

My mom used to work on El Al as a flight attendant, and...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: A Surprisingly Pleasing Flight

Tue, 16 May 2000 17:41:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Razzmatazz - I make yearly trips to Israel from California, which often means nightmarishly long flights. They often consist of horrible service, terrible atmospheres, or a generally dissatisfied feeling after the flight. When my father booked a flight aboard El Al...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Why fly El-Al?

Mon, 3 Apr 2000 12:16:42 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Orik - Well, unless they've managed to pull that "we have better security" drill on you, there's actually no reason to use this airline - the seats are horribly close together and narrow - and I DO MEAN close together. The food is disgusting, not as...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Safety a first with El Al

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 01:39:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ahavaani - El Al. What a name, huh. To me this name means security and safety when flying over to Israel. I never worry when I am on an El Al flight.

Anymore when you fly you need to be sure of who you have around you and on an international flight,...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Up Up and Away!

Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:22:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DeBeBop - The first time I flew, I went from New York City to Israel on El-Al Airlines. It was so exciting to check in the luggage, which went very smoothly, then board the plane.

I was so excited walking through the tunnel that reminded of a wiggly...

trvl-Airlines-Mideast Africa-El Al: Company representing a nation

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 01:29:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Remo_man - ELAL Israel Airlines is an Israeli airline and should be talked about as such. I fly once a year between JFK (New York) and TLV (Israel) and I think I could give a good opinion on this matter.

Flights to and from the Middle East posses a...