Ex-TLV Routes and Flights Discussions

[m65]

Airlines will have 30 days to process refunds for cancelled flights

https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001352089

it states that the law as of now is refund within 90 days of cancelation.
im waiting over 6 months for my refund, it seems that they couldnt care less about the law

[ExGingi]

Not sure if DFW-TLV has a dedicated thread, so I figured this thread is good enough.

https://twitter.com/xjonnyc/status/1336155092496633858

[tavster]

it states that the law as of now is refund within 90 days of cancelation.
im waiting over 6 months for my refund, it seems that they couldnt care less about the law

Which airlines and route?

I had BlueBird airline owing me money past the 90 days so I wrote to the greek regulator with the European claim and cc'd the airline. They paid me back the same day

[m65]

Which airlines and route?

I had BlueBird airline owing me money past the 90 days so I wrote to the greek regulator with the European claim and cc'd the airline. They paid me back the same day

elal
tlv-bud

[tavster]

elal
tlv-bud

Bud is part of the EU so you can file a claim with Hungarian reg.
Main issue is LY.. they hardly have any cash on hand. So they are processing very slowly but I'm pretty confident they give priority to those who have filed claims, either DoT or EU

[yandmk]

it states that the law as of now is refund within 90 days of cancelation.
im waiting over 6 months for my refund, it seems that they couldnt care less about the law

I assume if you apply for the voucher, a fellow DDF member will be happy to buy it off you for the amount of the refund you're waiting for.

[moe8555]

Not sure if DFW-TLV has a dedicated thread, so I figured this thread is good enough.

https://twitter.com/xjonnyc/status/1336155092496633858

Now let's see when JFK launches, very much looking forward to this.

[tavster]

I assume if you apply for the voucher, a fellow DDF member will be happy to buy it off you for the amount of the refund you're waiting for.

I'm surprised there isn't a dedicated threat yet

[m65]

Bud is part of the EU so you can file a claim with Hungarian reg.
Main issue is LY.. they hardly have any cash on hand. So they are processing very slowly but I'm pretty confident they give priority to those who have filed claims, either DoT or EU

got a link?

[tavster]

https://ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/passengers/air_en

At the bottom of the page you have the form 261/2004 to fill out.

Then there is another pdf with the list of enforcement bodies and respective emails.

I would send the form to the enforcement body and cc cancelreq@elal.co.il

[m65]

https://ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/passengers/air_en

At the bottom of the page you have the form 261/2004 to fill out.

Then there is another pdf with the list of enforcement bodies and respective emails.

I would send the form to the enforcement body and cc cancelreq@elal.co.il

thank u
i tried, lets see what happens

[justmeha]

I'm surprised there isn't a dedicated threat yet

just curious, why do you think there is demand?

And if you are interested I think you will get "sellers" if you do start a thread.

[tavster]

just curious, why do you think there is demand?
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People who requested a voucher received the original ticket value + 25%. So $1,000 becomes $1,250 etc

So both sellers and buyers have lots of room to make deals which will provides both sides with an incentive.

And for those who want their $1,000 cash back quickly, instead of waiting for LY forever, you sell the $1,000 credit voucher with $1,250 value and buyers (including TAs) will be happy to take it off their hands.

[yandmk]

People who requested a voucher received the original ticket value + 25%. So $1,000 becomes $1,250 etc

So both sellers and buyers have lots of room to make deals which will provides both sides with an incentive.

And for those who want their $1,000 cash back quickly, instead of waiting for LY forever, you sell the $1,000 credit voucher with $1,250 value and buyers (including TAs) will be happy to take it off their hands.

Exactly. These vouchers in particular are being bought by travel agents all over, because they can be used for regular commission tickets in a GDS.
Many airline vouchers and gift cards can only be used directly with the airline so they aren't a big attraction for travel agents, and consumers will only buy it if they know they will have immediate use for it. These vouchers however, once a travel agent buys it, they can usually use it very quickly. As soon as someone calls to book an El Al ticket, they made their 25% (besides the commission)
When the offer was made, many travel agents reached out to clients with pending refunds, and offered to QuickPay them the amount of the ticket in exchange for claiming the voucher.

Bottom line, if you're ready to sell the voucher at the price you paid for the ticket, it should sell very easily, and it's a waste of time to complain to the DOT or EU.

[bb_sam]

I found a flight to Dubai that connects in TLV.  (JFK-TLV-DXB) -- will TLV let me transit through the airport without a visa since I'm not leaving the airport?

[Dan]

I found a flight to Dubai that connects in TLV.  (JFK-TLV-DXB) -- will TLV let me transit through the airport without a visa since I'm not leaving the airport?

No.

[m65]

No.

is TLV the only airport in the world where u cant transfer thru bec of covid?

[PlatinumGuy]

is TLV the only airport in the world where u cant transfer thru bec of covid?

No. China and much of Asia is the same

[moe8555]

Not sure if DFW-TLV has a dedicated thread, so I figured this thread is good enough.

https://twitter.com/xjonnyc/status/1336155092496633858

Forgot to mention that the (hopeful) JFK route will put new life into Qantas redemptions for AA.  Only 31.5K in econ (and if you transfer during a routine 15-20% bonus, it gets to like 26-27K).  And if you have an Aviator Silver, the flight may cross 2 dates (the Dallas one does) allowing $50 each way free food/drink on board 

Biz after a bonus would also be under 70K.

[yochai]

Forgot to mention that the (hopeful) JFK route will put new life into Qantas redemptions for AA.  Only 31.5K in econ (and if you transfer during a routine 15-20% bonus, it gets to like 26-27K).  And if you have an Aviator Silver, the flight may cross 2 dates (the Dallas one does) allowing $50 each way free food/drink on board 

Biz after a bonus would also be under 70K.

Intercontinental flights give you free meals and drink anyway. What would you get for $50? Also, how much would YQ be using Qantas points on AA?