El Al -Israel

EL AL: Established in 1948 as the national airline of Israel, we have grown into a prestigious international carrier. Covering every aspect of service, assuring that our passengers' requirements are met on time, every time, El Al was ranked by IATA as one of the world's three most efficient air carriers. Expanded global coverage, supported by an international network of 77 sales offices. Incomparable Israeli hospitality. The friendliness and personalized touch that make time fly and make El Al more than just a convenient mode of travel. A unique combination of amenities and advantages earning international appeal, and making El Al a preferred global gateway to every corner of the world. 1948 September El Al's inaugural flight brings the country's first president, Chaim Weizman, home from Geneva. 1961 June First non-stop New York/Tel Aviv flight on a Boeing 707 sets the world record for longest non-stop commercial flight covering 5,760 statute miles in 9 hours, 33 minutes. 1984 March El Al records the first international Boeing 767 flight - Montreal/Tel Aviv. 1988 May El Al operates its longest non-stop flight in history: Los Angeles/Tel Aviv: 7,000 statute miles in 13 hours, 41 minutes. 1991 May 24 An El Al Boeing 747 airlifts a record-breaking 1,087 passengers - Ethiopian Jews flying from Addis Ababa to Israel as part of Operation Solomon.