Demand has been so great for El Al’s coming inaugural flight to Bangkok, Thailand, that the Israeli airline is doubling the number of seats available for the flight.
El Al spokespersons said the 224-seat Boeing 767s originally planned to ply the route are being replaced by 450-seat 747 Boeing jumbo jets.
Thailand has long been a favorite destination of Israeli tourists, particularly young people, who have traveled there through circuitous routes.
The new air route, which will begin on Dec. 9, travels via Bombay, India, another first-ever destination for the Israeli national airline.
The introductory cost of the Bangkok flight has been set at $799 round trip for a group-inclusive tour, which is sold in Israel only and which requires a land arrangement. Business class costs an additional $299 each way.
The round-trip excursion fare sold outside the country is $999 to Bangkok.
There is a seven-day minimum, three-month maximum condition for the fare.
Cost for group-inclusive tours to Bombay is $749 round trip purchased in Israel and also requires a land arrangement. Excursion fare to Bombay will be $949 round trip. These fares are subject to government approval.
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