El Al Sets October Return to San Francisco With Boeing 787-9
The Israeli carrier will restore nonstop Tel Aviv-San Francisco service on October 25, operating three weekly flights with a three-cabin Dreamliner.
EL AL
IATA: LY
ICAO: ELY
Callsign: EL AL
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Israel (IL) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | LY |
| ICAO Code | ELY |
| Callsign | EL AL |
| Hub Airport | TLV — Ben Gurion International |
| Fleet Size | 55 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 15.6 years |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (34 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 15 | JET | 12.5 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 7 | JET | 21.9 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 767 | 6 | JET | 21.5 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 6 | JET | 13.8 yrs |
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