Ido Amiaz about Israel’s Sh*ttiest Airline 🇮🇱
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2023
- EL AL is an Israeli airline I was always told to avoid. I didn't purposely avoid it, but I never flew with them. Then one day, it was the best way to get from Israel to Thailand. Let's see if it's as bad as they say.
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As long as the airliner had no crushes or falls from the sky then as far as Engineering and safety goes it is the best but people hate it because it sort of reminds them of what goes in Israel and palestine... I posted an article on my website that peace is possible in Israel and Palestine if you will read it if you got time...
אתה מישראל אחי
Here in South Asia.. we have these clan based community systems..
.. and one such community or rather the classification is the 'baniya' (pronounced: bunny'ya) community.
Mostly they/we used to be merchants/ traders (self businesses).
But the main thing about baniya people is that they are supposed to be street smart and money wise.
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We have baniyas here in ainda.. but acquaintances and friends in Pakistan too inform that there are few who identify as baniyan.
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And by gawd.. I think you are a perfect example of having baniyan brains.. friend :-) ... when you mentioned the alternative way of getting free coffee by trying the samples.👌🏼👍🏼🤍🤍
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And also good for you that you get a cheaper flight.
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Delhi Bangkok is a busy sector with fairly good competition and just over four hours flight time.
And still the lowest fare (around November 2023) is 21-22000 INR (265-270 USD).
So i guess an eight hour long flight from Isreal to Thailand for about 28000 INR is a fairly good deal.
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The review was miniature but thanks for covering the amenities, seats, food, toilet and in flight entertainment (or the lack of it).
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Appreciate how you have risen to support yourselves by doing what you love and spreading knowledge too.
You should try the dreamliner it is 20 times better
The pita bread WITH the hummus, bro. LOL
I recently flew El Al and had a great experience. I don’t know why people think that.
I feel you. Sponsor me EL AL!
@@theSalukieha probably not with the title of this video
The heading will delight some obviously. In fact it is a very professional and TW very safe airline. I found the food very tasty and the sweet attendant too with a lovely smile.
אני כמעט בטוח שאתה מהארץ אחי@@theSalukie
הוא בהחלט מהארץ
EL AL is a company that cannot fly on Saturdays because part of the religious public wouldn't accept it. So they earn money 6 days a week while all other companies earn money 7 days a week.
Moreover, EL AL can't be part of an international alliance (like SkyTeam or Star Alliance for example). To make it happen, Tel-Aviv airport should be turned into a hub from which you can connect to other destinations (in particular neighboring countries) and since Israel's relations with its Arab neighbors have been difficult, it has still not happened.
In such conditions, it's actually not bad that the company has still not bankrupted.
Interesting, thanks
you can use TLV as a hub, for example London-Tel Aviv-Athens. Security is a bit of an issue but it's doable. Given that Israel as a whole is pretty much shabbat observant, there is nothing wrong with not flying on Friday evenings and Saturday daytimes, for me Shabbat is very improtant, In some more rural parts of scotland the islanders and the church don't allow flights on a sunday, and if you work, oooooomg it makes shabbat look like a holiday camp. I'm a diaspora jew that would love to live in Israel. Aliyah pending....
As a frequent tourist in Israel I refuse to fly any other airplane than El Al. I see a lot of foreign airlines pausing and resuming operations, canceling or rescheduling planes.
With El Al I know that I at least get to my destination and home again.
If they could just put a damn inflight menu with a 8€ bottle of terrible wine, I would be the happiest El Al traveler in the world!
Your videos are addictive! It's a rainy day and I spent the day watching some of your videos, haha. Thanks also for doing an airport tour and a flight report, but with a twist! A few days ago a vlogger named John Cahill also made a review on El Al for his TLV-LHR flight. But yours, despite the title, somehow had a not so bad experience overall. And you made this review as an Israeli, so it's kinda special too.
Josh Cahill is a lunatic that gives only bad reviews not matter which airline. The guy has a serious personality disorder.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you
Coffee at Aroma at Ben Gurion is cheaper than the shittiest dirt coffee at Otopeni Airport, ahi. Its not that bad honestly.
No way bro
@@theSalukie bro - 15 shah is about 18 lei. Next time you are at Otopeni, go to a café place and check how much a cappuccino is - it's 25-30 lei (25 shah) - FOR REAL
That's so f****ng true 😂
I flew on El Al and upon landing in Ben Gurion airport, I cried tears of joy. Beside me was an elderly woman, a grandmother, and she was also crying. We were surrounded by happy applauding travelers, some no doubt were also in tears. The flight was one of the most memorable moments in my life.
I’ve always experienced applauds when traveling to Israel, no matter which air line but it the flight I’ve had with El Al years ago was great. But whenever we’re landing back in Berlin, no one was applauding
i just returned from Israel last week flying round trip with Delta. I was told to avoid El Al. Next time I'll fly El Al. Delta was very mediocre. Love your videos!
EL AL is often rated based on who is traveling with you and the amount of security check you need to do. If it's a full flight, lots of noisy people, lots of religious people praying and blocking the isles than it can be a less pleasant flight. They'ev lost points on the entertainment system (on this flight) it seems to me but gained some with the meal that seems a lot better then most airlines (in other flights always pre-order the kosher meals if available for free even if you don't keep kosher as it tends to be better).
Thanks for the last tip about food.
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Any idea how it is to travel in that part of the world if someone (especially senior citizens) are vegetarian?
As in no eggs or products that contain egg parts (most cakes/ pastries) and obviously no sea food or meats?
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Like I have people here I South Asia.. eager to see the world.. but I wonder if such flights out of and into places where mostly people eat non-veg.. would have pre-planned vegetarian trays.
@sailaab You need to pre-order special meal “Asian Vegetarian” at least 2 days before the flight directly with the airline. It’s free. All normal airlines that offer food do them regardless of destination.
There all sorts of special meals one can choose from: Vegetarian, Kosher, Gluten Free etc etc
I got kosher on united and it was way worst
@sailaab why don't you eat underutilized eggs? It's not like it's an animal unless a rooster fertilized it.
I actually did the pre-order recently and last time I’ve been flying with El Al, they had their screens above you with a movie running in English with Hebrew subtitles. However, that was a smaller Boeing 737-900.
El Al is wayyy better than air France or other well known companies imo I flew with El Al last year and had a giant modern screen with a lot of movies not like the one you had on your flight a great meal and the seat was super comfortable the leg room was decent so I would say it depends on the aircraft
That dude blowing the shofar has lungs of STEEL!! My goodness
One of the best channels on RUclips. I could almost smell the inside of that plane. An almost musky, rubbery smell. Only Salukie's channel comes with smell functionality
absloutley love the content , may i ask what kind is this camera you are using ?
Berhaps you might now change the title heading ? El Al pilots are often ex airforce and are reputed to be amongst the very best. I like El Al. To me its part of Israel. The service is good and crew very efficient. Change that heading please !!
Starbucks, "where you pay a mortgage for a coffee" omggg I laughed so hard! xD Thank you for existing hahahaha
You're so welcome! haha thanks
Love your videos.
What camera are you using?
I’m German Egyptian and had flown with EL AL, it was for me like a flying prison. Never again. I went again to Israel after with Turkish airlines and it was a great experience
An Israeli friend of my parents flies Turkish airlines quite frequently and he likes it hahaha... Given the situation though, I am not so keen on flying with Turkish since I am Israeli, but I guess there are some Israelis that still take it in spite of the situation. The Turkish government does not like us, so I would feel weird taking the airline.
Interesting. I had a relative of mine fly EL AL back in the mid-1980s, and she really liked it. Maybe it was different back then, or she just had a unique experience.
I have heard that there is a strict inspection procedure
Why didn't you upload for 3 months after Argentina? Not complaining, just genuinely curious..
I’ve only flown El Al once but I recall it being a pleasant experience. The food was good and the staff was excellent. By American standards I thought El Al was really good. By some of the fancy middle eastern or Asian airlines it’s not as fancy but I supposed you pay extra for higher end.
Awesome thanks for the video! Oh man been there a few times, love hearing the Nachman blowing the shofar. I like how you wear your pack, I did the same. with two packs. One time I got to the gate and they were asking people to volunteer to be bumped to the next flight, they paid me $400! There used to be super cheap flight to Kiev and Moscow on Transero airlines, and they had a terminal cant remember where but there was actually a smoking lounge. Is the smoking pod still in the first concourse before security? I love duty free, I liked to look at all the awesome watches and buy a bottle of vodka they would deliver to the gate and of course drink it on the flight (probably not supposed to do that).
What are your plans for the LOS? Straight out of the airport and into the nearest dispensary?
Where are you planning to visit on your Thai travels? Some updates on some lesser known spots would be great. Also, so info on the growing importance of Thailand's wholesale markets would be interesting. Gotta spot some income opps for the other DNs who follow you.😃
Well Elal is fine but my opinion is that it’s not that bad of an airline
$350 for an 8 hour flight! I would like you to become our travel agent
El Al normally have much better screens and movies and shows.
Don’t know why they didn’t on your flight especially since it was a long flight
Big fan here i love your videos broo ❤❤ from Philippines 🇵🇭
Salamat po ❤️ videos from the Philippines coming soon
I accidentally stumbled across this video and I absolutely adore you!! You have a great sense of humour. Greeks love to clap when the plane lands in Greece.!!
Opinions on EL-AL are sooooo wide, some say that its great + very secured, but some say its pretty bad.
Anyways would like to see more videos about airlines, really enjoyed the video!
Yeah, there are mixed reviews. Do they always serve instant coffee on the plane? =/... I hate instant hahahaha
2:16, funny we have (had?) an Aroma Espresso Bar on W 72nd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I had no idea it existed anywhere else.
I don't know where you got the impression El Al was a bad airline.I never heard that & I've had good experiences flying on it multiple times because it's only airline I know of that has non-stop flights from Tel Aviv to LA. It is known as one of the more expensive airlines, this is partly because they offer a lot of direct flights to many locations & they take security very seriously, often with their own security in airports.
family friend of mine was stood up for hours
Correction - The Best Airline
I only fly El Al
Thats a shame lol
in India everyone usually makes a dash for the exit after the flight is over...
7:33 you announced your loo visit so loudly haha
I've flown with El Al lots of times. It's not bad at all? 7,5 NIS is cheap for coffee. Only places where you can get it cheaper is in 3rd world countries and maybe at Universities (where it's discounted for students)
kosher in-flight meal is probably their strength.
ElAl is much better than it used to be, as they've updated many of their planes. Still, it depends on which route and which plane you get. The route also affects the demographics. It's not pleasant when the plane is full of screaming kids or students who stay up the whole flight moving around and talking to each other.
On the recent flight I had with EL AL from Frankfurt to TLV, they served us with bread and water. It could be worse. I am still grateful.
El Al is the most secure airline is the world (has guards on board, anti missile system better aircraft systems etc) additionally el al got a very good renovation with a new Dreamliner, a 5 star rating from apex for service, and I flew in el als 777 a few years ago and the touch screen was bad (it was the same then) but EL AL renovated their 777 and now it is better. Additionally for the lame business class you saw el al renovated it and it now looks like the the 787 business class.
I’ve experienced el al multiple times in my life cus I’m from Israel so I know
High price is for crazy security
additionally there is crazy security in Ben gurion airport
The man blowing the shofar. It’s also customary at the beginning of the month of Elul to blow the shofar periodically. It symbolizes waking up the soul for the Jewish New Year of Rosh HaShanah.
Rosh hashana sameah
Hey do you plan to visit India ?
In Poland people also give the pilot aplause on landing.
in some places of Brazil, too
@@Anon0x1 lol it is
Bro was about to enter the crew rest compartment.
$350 one way to Thailand? Wow I paid triple from Sydney to Bangkok with Qantas one way in August this year
Was just about comment it's cheaper than domestic flights in Australia tickets from $500-$700 just fly to another part of Australia...Israel has it priorities sorted unlike my dumb country. FYI no one claps when we land anywhere in Australia I probably do on the inside😂. Just love the comrady in Israeli shows ❤it
Not a nice caption about an airline whom you praised at the end. You should know better.
Now flying on airlines is like taking the city public rransit or subways
Everyone: "trying to chill before their flight".
Random dude: " shifar time!!!!".
From your flight review it seems like you had an pretty decent flight experience, rather than a "shitty" one.
I have TONS of criticism for El Al, but seems kinda unfair to choose a title like that your video.
Btw, you do get multimedia content on the B777, just not through the inflight screens which are awfully old, but through a streamer so you can watch it from your own device. Not ideal, but it is temporary until they finish renovating all their B777.
And no, El Al does not sponsor me, yet ;)
I guess that clickbait is a great way to get more views. I actually like El Al over most airlines and request it from our company's travel agency. FWIW, older planes on all airlines are always going to have a sucky 'old' experience, El Al is no different and that 777 was once new and advanced. The new 787s have the latest entertainment systems.
The quote 'like a good boy' made me laugh hard
Where do you put the camera when it's on your chest?
Do they not see it?
I'm interested to have the same
Nice clickbait btw
Nice content, cheers from 🇲🇦
Hey, thanks!
It used to be a very nice airline. I heard they went down hill. Legroom is not good. But food looked nice. Oman, Dubai, Ras el Khaimah and Abu Dhabi is nice.
El Al is the flag carrier of Israel " far and beyond" I have tried different airlines but I think El Al is not the best and the worst. There are pros and cons taking an El Al flight. However, what i like most is the foods and the tight security. ( I have noticed that they have their own security measures in every boarding) It maybe too much questions and interrogations to others but for your own good and safeness. Having said that, too noisy and people complaints in every little things most of the time- they don't behave and listen but approachable people though :) love Israel!
You are so funny 😊 you are so straight forward what make the video funny ! Have great time in Thailand 😊 lots greetings from Krakow ❤
My favorite comments are when people get my humor
I'm so jealous that you master languages so easily.. You must be very bright
thank you Eli!
למה אתה מוציא לחברה שם רע, אם אפילו בסרטון הטיסה לא הייתה כזאת נוראית. חוץ מעניין תחזוקת המסכים במושבים הכל נראה תקין.
I gues it depends what's in your passport. If you're of Arab heritage, you may get a different experience at an Israeli airline/airport. But the flight itself just looked pretty mid, tbf what would you expect for $350 for an 8 hour long haul flight.
placing the pita directly on the seat back tray is triggering!!
Lol my bad
$350 for an 8 hours flight !! Cheap so cheap services , EL AL chaged hands and is now sruggling with all low cost cos !!
Meh it cant get worse than ryanair or wizzair haha
Yes the in-flight entertainment systems are appalling and can totally put you off for future flight.
I used El al twice and everything was fine
I got sick as a dog on my flight from a small burger at that Mcdonalds earlier this year.
Cant stand people clapping and crying on El Al when we always land back in Israel.
People need t control their emotions better.
But yeah EL Al sucks .....never seen a flight so cramped up ... seating is horrible|
$350 all the way to Thailand direct is a real good bargain!! lucky
What is humus? I'm an uncultured Brit and have obviously heard of humus but never tried it or even know what it is.
I was the only guy in my company that enjoyed eating the ration packs, especially the chicken curry.
As for clapping when a flight lands the only time I have witnessed that is when you fly with the Royal army air corps, Jesus them guys throw the choppers around lol.
Love your videos, this way I can learn many cultural things about different countries. Well done.
If I may correct you Please it’s not Arabian golf it’s called Persian golf. It was always Persian golf and will stay this way. Thanks for your amazing videos.
Yeah i know, just made a little mistake. Happens. Glad you enjoy the videos, thank you 💙
You can go to chabed for free coffee they give coffee over thare
@14:15 my man nearly went into the crew bunk there
I thought el al was good. I flew on up. It was much better than most low cost airlines. Also flew el al a few times and was good. However I havnt flown them in the last 7 years. A lot can change in an airline. Especially since a PANDEMIC happened in the middle of it which put a big fat smack on the airline industry
They are much better than they used to be. Certain flights suck (NY/TLV), I have really enjoyed my flights in Bus. LA, London, Milan, etc.
נחמד. כדייל לשעבר באל-על, 1999-2002, קיוויתי לראות קצת יותר מעבודת הצוות, אבל לא נורא. 350$ כיוון אחד לבנגקוק נשמע לא רע בכלל. ועכשיו הטיסה קצרה יותר כי טסים מעל ערב הסעודית, שזה בכלל תענוג. בעבר היינו טסים מעל ים סוף, מקיפים את ערב הסעודית וזה היה ארוך ביותר משעתיים. נו, אז עכשיו אתה חוזר קצת לוייטנאם?
Dont see the idiotic purpose in clapping when the plane lands.
Thats what they are supposed to do.
חחחחחח אחי איזה סירטון יפה אני מקווה שתעשה וולוגים גם על תאילנד
I try El Al in Rhodes and it is horibile they pay. More security than west bank.
Salukie , can I ask why are you left wing ( like somehow you seem not particularly a huge fan of notions such as authority, order, duty and traditions) I mean I not seen that in other Israelis.
Who said I’m a leftie? I dont buy into either side of the political spectrum
Hi I flew allow a lot of times and it was amazing better than any American company airline I don't know what your problem was
6:12 - a glitch in the matrix
No one hates it
איפה הכפיים?? 😂😂😂
Great episode luv u bruh
אוהב אותך אח
I'm so happy that I find your channel. Big hug from Italy to Israel in this hard times. 🇮🇹♥️🇮🇱
Why this subject? You liked it in the end
Peace !
I think the worst was the up airline el Al had
try flying to Africa on that crap airline, youll be grateful when it lands and you can run away from that flight.flown more than a few times with them, and honestly worst airline in the world only nobody says it enough because they recognize youtubers and celebrities and give them the best experience
I think i flew to south africa with them as a kid. When I eventually go back to visit south africa again, i will probs fly with them cus theyre the best option to go there
@@theSalukie there are better alternatives, Emirates flies almost daily to Johannesburg on an A380/777 and Emirates is a vastly superior airline to the Crappy El Al that only flies twice a week to Johannesburg. Yes its a connection in Dubai, but better overall experience, and what unlimited oil wealth can do for a country.
Bro you and josh Cahill should colab bro
Would be great
אתה מצפה שבישראל בנתב"ג יהיה קפה חינמי? :-)
חחחח מי יודע
3:55 הרגת אותם עם התאילנד מסכנים 🤣
חחחחחחחחח
You need to go to India 🇮🇳 and interview Jews there.
"איפה הכפיים?!" חחחחח רצחת 13:42
😂😂😂
el al is the fucking best airline in the world i will be their pilot 1 day
מניח שאתה מדבר עברית, אתה היית על המטוס הכי ישן של אלעל שבמילא עכשיו משנים אותו לגמרי, אז נראלי היה כדאי לחכות קצת חוץ מזה גם מחליפים עכשיו לאכול של השף אסף גרניט אז הביקורת לא ממש תעזור בעתיד.....
עדיין מת על הסרטונים שלך❤ פליז תבוא לנהריה
אני בנהריה אחי
@@theSalukie כאילו תצלם בנהריה
אני גר כאן😅
אולי כדאי לשנות את כותרת הסרט... 😉😊
למה?
@@theSalukie שמעתי שאל על זה לא הכי גרוע שיש בארץ.
בנוסף כפי שכתבתי למטה באנגלית, הם מתמודדים מול חברות זרות גדולות בתנאים לא הוגנים.
Worst airline ever
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SHARMOUTA ARAVUSH !!! Did you purposely say A*abian Gulf? That’s PERSIAN GULF /:
Cry some more
Why say this shtt on elal the flight look good...
It it Ruzzian owned? Ruzzia owns half of Israel, it seems...
It's not that way bratan EL AL own by a Jewish Israeli man his name is Avi you can use Google in your part of Russia even?? If nor reply back imma hint you more crazy stuff, dasbidanya narmana
@@dm3355 Are you unaware Israel plays both sides in Ruzzia's war against Ukraine? Are you unaware there are Ruzzians in the Israeli government? Are you unaware most Ruzzian oligarchs have Israeli passports? Are you really so ignorant as to deny just how much influence Ruzzia has in Israel? Are you a complete idiot and not see the Ukrainian and Czech flag in my pic is not a Ruzzian flag?
Thought you were good at geography but it looks like you need some tutoring: it's called the PERSIAN Gulf. You're welcome.😉
I honestly assumed you were pro-palistine due to the thumbnail and the video title but then when i opened the video and heard that this is your favorite place in Israel now i know your not as no pro Palestinian will say anything good about Israel or even go near saying the name of the country or maybe he is pro Palestinian just not the stupid kind but idk🤷♂️