Elal Matmid - how long could an award stay on hold?

[Side incomer]

Looking to use Matmid points, and transfer in the rest from Has advantage.
But here's my 2 questions:

1. how long does it take to transfer?
2. will Elal allow you to put a flight on hold before booking? and for how long?

thanks

[Supplemental]

Depends how close travel is to date of booking.

[Supplemental]

Transfer from HAS takes around a week, sometimes less

[Yoel]

Can you still put an elal award ticket on hold? Can't do it from the website anymore

[MEIR613]

Can you still put an elal award ticket on hold? Can't do it from the website anymore

Yes, you need to PUTPAC.

[Chaikel]

Yes, you need to PUTPAC.

Wasn't aware that was still possible after they changed the voucher system. You've tried it?

[MEIR613]

Wasn't aware that was still possible after they changed the voucher system. You've tried it?

Yes.