El Al
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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.
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.
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