Scheduled transatlantic service on the “Britannia” from New York to Israel will begin in the second week of September in time for the High Holy Days in Israel, Mr. Y.L. Koppel, manager for the Americas of El Al Airlines, said today.
Substantial reductions in flying time as well as the luxurious noiseless, vibrationless comfort of the “Britannia” are sure to result in a major increase in volume of bookings at about this time, the airline executive added. Flying time between New York and Israel will be reduced to 14-1/2 hours (21-1/2 hours elapsed time).
El Al will offer, for the first time, first class and de luxe service in addition to tourist service on its direct flights to Israel, Mr. Koppel stated. “Thanks to the great range and capacity of this aircraft, El Al will be able to offer non-stop service across the Atlantic in both directions and the fastest one-stop service to Israel, “he said. “An increase from three to five weekly flights in the spring of 1958 is also being considered,” he stated.
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