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Hi, it’s Assaf, The moment has finally arrived! After months of planning, cooking, sampling, and making adjustments, after dicing, spicing, cooking, designing and packaging – here we finally are! I am pleased and thrilled to launch a new and exciting quality menu. Just as the plane you are sitting on right now connects Israel to the world, so does the food that will be served onboard. We brought in raw materials and dishes that represent the best of Israel and the various countries of produce provenance. The new menu tells our story, the story of us all - there’s that dish your grandmother used to make, and your father’s favorite salad, and that cake we all grew up on. Our sandwiches offer fascinating combinations of excellent raw materials grown by top-quality Israeli farms we champion with pride across the world. The new menu will be launched gradually on flights from Tel Aviv to New York in the upcoming weeks and will later be introduced in our various kitchens worldwide. After the launch, we’d love to hear from you and listen to what you have to say about it so that we continue to learn, diversify, and surprise you. So if you’re on your way out of the country, our selection of Israeli dishes are the perfect send-off, and if you’re on your way back, we hope you enjoy our little taste of home! Bon appétit! Enjoy your flight!

EL AL’s new Dreamliner aircraft has landed in Israel

EL AL’s new 16 th Dreamliner, which bears the name of the city Nof HaGalil, landed in Israel this July after a non-stop flight from the Boeing factory in Seattle. The new Dreamliner, which received the registration number 4X-ERD and the name “Nof HaGalil“, is a 787-8 model with 238 seats, in three service classes: Business, Premium and Economy. The new aircraft will join the fleet of 15 Dreamliners currently operated by EL AL, and with it, the company now has 16 Dreamliner aircraft, The upgrade of the 777 aircraft (the first of four) to its new configuration has been completed, transforming it into the largest aircraft in the EL AL fleet, with 313 seats in three service classes. The 777 in its upgraded configuration, which includes 3 service classes, was fitted with a total of 313 ergonomic and luxurious seats, equipped with charging outlets for personal devices. Similar to the Dreamliner, spacious bed-seats have been installed in Business Class for maximum comfort, privacy and personal space;

4 of them being 787-8 models, which the company uses for long-haul flights to long-range destinations in North America, Europe and the Far East. The arrival of the aircraft is part of EL AL’s strategic plan to expand and renew its fleet. To operate the flight, EL AL used sustainable fuel (SAF) for the first time ever. The sustainable fuel constituted 30% of the fuel consumption on the flight to Israel, thus positioning EL AL in the forefront of global sustainable airlines that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. in Premium Class, ergonomic and spacious seats equipped with a footrest and a wide adjustable headrest, and in Economy Class, spacious seats equipped with an adjustable customizable headrest. The aircraft entertainment system has been upgraded to the advanced entertainment system currently available on Dreamliner aircraft and includes, in all service classes, a personal touchscreen with HD technology for a quality viewing experience as well as a WIFI system (subject to satellite availability).

Photos: Courtesy of EL AL, (Granit) Tami Bar Shay

Welcome to the EL AL family! The exterior of the 777 and the interior of the 787: EL AL has completed the first 777 reconfiguration of the Dreamliner experience

46 ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2023