El Al · 747
Human aircraft view · Structured JSON
Editorial overview · guide-level context, not configuration-verified specs.
El Al retired the 747 on November 3, 2019, after 48 years — the final flight from Rome traced a 747 silhouette over the Mediterranean on its way to Tel Aviv. Nothing in the fleet has four engines anymore. Here’s what to book instead.
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Best seats
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Seats to avoid
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Verified configuration data
Provenance, configuration resolution and available map geometry are included below. Missing values remain unknown.
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Passenger evidence and Cabin analysis
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}Aircraft review context
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48 years of the El Al jumbo
El Al took its first two 747-200s in 1971 and operated 26 of the type across passenger and cargo variants. The fleet’s defining moment came in May 1991, when a 747 flew more than 1,000 passengers from Addis Ababa to Tel Aviv during Operation Solomon — still the record for the most passengers carried on a single commercial flight.
What flies El Al’s long-haul routes now
The 787-9 Dreamliner replaced the 747 on flagship routes including Tel Aviv–New York, and it is where seat selection now makes or breaks the flight.
El Al 787-9 seat guide
Frequently asked questions
Does El Al still fly the 747?
No. Last commercial flight November 3, 2019 (LY1747, Rome–Tel Aviv). El Al’s fleet is all twin-engine now.
What was El Al’s last 747 flight?
A farewell charter that drew a 747 silhouette over the Mediterranean — the aircraft was 4X-ELC.
What replaced the El Al 747?
The 787-9, which took over Tel Aviv–New York and other long-haul routes.
Limitations
- Select and confirm the configuration with the airline; no live flight matching.
- Unknown configuration status does not establish current fleet operation.
- Do not substitute estimated layouts or editorial prose for verified seat geometry.