New York—Business Class on EL AL Israel Airlines now features newly upgraded bed-like seats, and Economy Class Plus offers more comfort for excellent value. Both of these offerings are available on EL AL flights departing the U.S.

“We continuously strive to provide additional options and improvements, maximum comfort, as well as superb in-flight service,” states EL AL Vice President and General Manager, North and Central America, Shmuel Kuzi. “This is part of our ongoing strategy to further enrich the overall passenger experience.”

Newly upgraded bed-like seats in Business Class are currently featured on 777 flights used on the New York (JFK/Newark) and Los Angeles routes as well as 767 aircraft from Boston, in addition to the 747-400s that are utilized on the New York (JFK/Newark) route. The ergonomic bed-like seats which have increased seat pitch and width, additional leg support and redesigned upholstery provide even more comfort.

Economy Class Plus, which offers additional legroom and seat recline as well as a wider seat cushion for an additional $150 per person (each way), is also available from every EL AL gateway city in the U.S. These seats may now be purchased online at www.elal.com, in addition to calling EL AL or any travel agent. Matmid frequent flyer points may also be used toward the purchase of Economy Class Plus.

EL AL is the only airline offering First Class on nonstop flights between the U.S. and Israel. Passengers experience maximum comfort in flatbed seats as well as a more intimate, luxurious and re-designed atmosphere.