Author Topic: EL AL (Read 860328 times)

scr · « **Reply #100 on:** April 03, 2016, 11:11:43 PM »

I've flown El Al business at least a half a dozen times over the last few years, and every time has been delightful. They're good about the meals. They let me open the wine, and keep it with me (within reason). I never had a problem with davening. They're great on the ground. No complaints!!

ExGingi · « **Reply #101 on:** April 11, 2016, 01:11:27 PM »

Quote from: a mirrer on March 07, 2016, 04:21:44 PM

about 24 hrs

I transferred MR to ELAL yesterday, and still showing regular redemption rates.

Anyone that is executive care to check rates for me for next week TLV-NYC and return after Pesach? I need to bring someone to me for Pesach.

Also, if asking a TA to hold, does it matter which Matmid account it's coming from? Does it need to be the traveler or anyone? And then what does one do to get it issued?

ilherman · « **Reply #102 on:** April 11, 2016, 02:20:47 PM »

Quote from: ExGingi on April 11, 2016, 01:11:27 PM

I transferred MR to ELAL yesterday, and still showing regular redemption rates.

Anyone that is executive care to check rates for me for next week TLV-NYC and return after Pesach? I need to bring someone to me for Pesach.

Also, if asking a TA to hold, does it matter which Matmid account it's coming from? Does it need to be the traveler or anyone? And then what does one do to get it issued?

Does the account have a US address on file? Rate is 690k in Y and 1750 in J, I think.

You can have a TA hold it and call LY to have it issued under any name.

ExGingi · « **Reply #103 on:** April 11, 2016, 04:42:09 PM »

Quote from: ilherman on April 11, 2016, 02:20:47 PM

Does the account have a US address on file? Rate is 690k in Y and 1750 in J, I think.

You can have a TA hold it and call LY to have it issued under any name.

What's in it for the TA? Why would a TA do it?

Also, it's been more than 24 hours since I transferred MR points, but it's still showing the regular rates of 790 in Y. What can I or do I need to do in order to get the 690 rate?

ExGingi · « **Reply #104 on:** April 11, 2016, 06:49:46 PM »

Quote from: ExGingi on April 11, 2016, 04:42:09 PM

What's in it for the TA? Why would a TA do it?

Also, it's been more than 24 hours since I transferred MR points, but it's still showing the regular rates of 790 in Y. What can I or do I need to do in order to get the 690 rate?

OK. So I just got the email confirmation of Executive status, and am able to book for the reduced points.

Is there any way to see seat availability map prior to booking? The person I am booking for puts a high importance on the seat, so might pick a flight based on the seat she can get, rather than schedule.

Also, anyone have any recommendations/experience for booking travel medical insurance for an 84 year old Israeli Citizen coming to the US? What's the best way to go, for most coverage and reasonable pricing?

Iz · « **Reply #105 on:** April 11, 2016, 06:56:42 PM »

Is an El Al voucher valid for anyone, or only the named person?

ilherman · « **Reply #106 on:** April 11, 2016, 09:38:45 PM »

Quote from: ExGingi on April 11, 2016, 04:42:09 PM

What's in it for the TA? Why would a TA do it?

Also, it's been more than 24 hours since I transferred MR points, but it's still showing the regular rates of 790 in Y. What can I or do I need to do in order to get the 690 rate?

Well, if you have a TA who you book tickets with, I guess he will do you a favor since you are his customer?

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #107 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:40:51 PM »

LY 27 delayed 8 hours. Any advice?

Iz · « **Reply #108 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:42:31 PM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on April 20, 2016, 01:40:51 PM

LY 27 delayed 8 hours. Any advice?

Go to the website and file a complaint. Good chance you'll get a voucher.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #109 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:49:04 PM »

Quote from: Iz on April 20, 2016, 01:42:31 PM

Go to the website and file a complaint. Good chance you'll get a voucher.

Thanks. With Pesach coming up, I'd rather get on a flight tonight. Any way to accomplish that?

Iz · « **Reply #110 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:49:53 PM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on April 20, 2016, 01:49:04 PM

Thanks. With Pesach coming up, I'd rather get on a flight tonight. Any way to accomplish that?

No idea. Sorry. Hatzlocha!

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #111 on:** April 21, 2016, 05:58:34 PM »

Quote from: Iz on April 20, 2016, 01:49:53 PM

No idea. Sorry. Hatzlocha!

In any event, I'm thankfully home now.

We decided in the end to anyway go to the airport to see what they'd do. Turns out they gave us a suite overnight in Kfar Maccabiah with taxis provided in both directions.

Is there still a chance of getting a voucher? With Pesach coming up and all that, I was fairly nervous.

Iz · « **Reply #112 on:** April 21, 2016, 06:01:12 PM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on April 21, 2016, 05:58:34 PM

In any event, I'm thankfully home now.

We decided in the end to anyway go to the airport to see what they'd do. Turns out they gave us a suite overnight in Kfar Maccabiah with taxis provided in both directions.

Is there still a chance of getting a voucher? With Pesach coming up and all that, I was fairly nervous.

Sure! Go for it, but you may not get a reply for a few weeks.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #113 on:** May 03, 2016, 03:24:55 PM »

Quote from: Iz on April 21, 2016, 06:01:12 PM

Sure! Go for it, but you may not get a reply for a few weeks.

I emailed them right before Yom Tov, but haven't heard back from them. Apparently, Israeli law mandates compensation of 3,000 Shekels compensation for delays over 8 hours (this ended up being 9 hours). Can I assume that they'll let me take a free ticket instead.

Iz · « **Reply #114 on:** May 03, 2016, 04:07:57 PM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on May 03, 2016, 03:24:55 PM

I emailed them right before Yom Tov, but haven't heard back from them. Apparently, Israeli law mandates compensation of 3,000 Shekels compensation for delays over 8 hours (this ended up being 9 hours). Can I assume that they'll let me take a free ticket instead.

I have no idea, but you'll get an email just when you start to forget about it.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #115 on:** May 04, 2016, 10:46:42 AM »

Quote from: Iz on May 03, 2016, 04:07:57 PM

I have no idea, but you'll get an email just when you start to forget about it.

Well, they did promise to respond within 21 days.

raccah · « **Reply #116 on:** May 05, 2016, 12:51:22 PM »

So I have two questions.

1) Looking to fly from CDG to TLV June 2nd and I called and they have some sale - they said it is 285 ELAL points - but I cannot see that on their web site - does anyone see it or know if this is true?

2) They seem to be far cheaper mile wise then the other airline - AF. AF/FlyingBlue wants 30K miles while ELAL wants 285*50 = 14250

Is the 4+ hour flight really horrible on ELAL?

TIA

raccah · « **Reply #117 on:** May 05, 2016, 01:00:58 PM »

OK I found their spring sale deal. http://www.elal.com/en/FrequentFlyer/Pages/hp/Spring-Economy-Bonus-Tickets-Table-080316.aspx

Seems that the miles I was quoted includes a 120 charge - otherwise it is 770/2 (one way) = 385, which is not the 265 I was quoted, but still less than 20K.

My question stands - is ELAL really bad as I hear for 4+ hours (worse than AF) or 4+ hours is not the worst thing in the world??

ExGingi · « **Reply #118 on:** May 05, 2016, 02:03:36 PM »

Quote from: raccah on May 05, 2016, 01:00:58 PM

OK I found their spring sale deal. http://www.elal.com/en/FrequentFlyer/Pages/hp/Spring-Economy-Bonus-Tickets-Table-080316.aspx

Seems that the miles I was quoted includes a 120 charge - otherwise it is 770/2 (one way) = 385, which is not the 265 I was quoted, but still less than 20K.

My question stands - is ELAL really bad as I hear for 4+ hours (worse than AF) or 4+ hours is not the worst thing in the world??

I guess with some Ambien no airline can be too bad

zoe · « **Reply #119 on:** May 13, 2016, 11:23:24 AM »

Any sense of what is the $ value of a matmid point?