EL AL is adding a new 747-400 aircraft to its Bangkok route, joining the 767 and 777 planes that now serve the Far East destination. The plane is also expected to reinforce the airline’s fleet to medium and long range destinations
The plane, the sixth aircraft in EL AL's 747-400 fleet, will be used to increase passenger traffic and improve service on the Bangkok route.
The aircraft was received by EL AL in March 2011, following an agreement signed with R.B. Limited Leasing company and was reported in the airline’s 2010 financial reports.
During the past month renovations and adaptations were completed on the aircraft, which includes 455 seats, of which 26 are Business Class seats on the upper deck and 429 are Economy Class seats on the lower deck.
EL AL CEO Elyezer Shkedy said: “As part of our continuing trend of renewing and re-equipping our fleet, the airline has added an additional 747-400, which will increase capacity in both Economy Class and Business Class, upgrade service and the fleet on the Bangkok route and serve EL AL's long range routes.”
Shkedy notes that the new aircraft is designed to suit the upgraded Bangkok route, improve the airline’s competitiveness with the increased activity of other carriers and to meet the increased demand for EL AL's long range flights, as well as to provide the airline with a larger supply of seats.
