Author Topic: EL AL (Read 951023 times)

tavster · « **Reply #1900 on:** April 25, 2021, 06:17:39 AM »

Trying random dates in June, I'm seeing return tickets in K class for $2,400 to JFK, eligible for the 1 point upgrade to Business, or H class for $1,290 upgradable to Premium

nafnaf12 · « **Reply #1901 on:** April 25, 2021, 08:12:44 AM »

Quote from: tavster on April 25, 2021, 06:17:39 AM

Trying random dates in June, I'm seeing return tickets in K class for $2,400 to JFK, eligible for the 1 point upgrade to Business, or H class for $1,290 upgradable to Premium

booked a bunch, very cheap.
However UA/AA/DL now have P class RT for 2400 as well

Yoel · « **Reply #1902 on:** April 26, 2021, 11:05:18 AM »

if i book elal premium q class to to NY, how do i upgrade with points? I see it says "The price for an assured advance upgrade from Premium Class to
Business Class" one way: 600 points,
are these always available? is it that simple?

https://www.elal.com/en/FrequentFlyer/UtilizingPoints/Pages/Guaranteed.aspx

tavster · « **Reply #1903 on:** April 26, 2021, 11:11:08 AM »

Quote from: Yoel on April 26, 2021, 11:05:18 AM

if i book elal premium q class to to NY, how do i upgrade with points? I see it says "The price for an assured advance upgrade from Premium Class to
Business Class" one way: 600 points,
are these always available? is it that simple?

https://www.elal.com/en/FrequentFlyer/UtilizingPoints/Pages/Guaranteed.aspx

IINM you need check availability of R class. If there is you can call LY and they will upgrade

yandmk · « **Reply #1904 on:** April 26, 2021, 02:04:31 PM »

Quote from: tavster on April 26, 2021, 11:11:08 AM

IINM you need check availability of R class. If there is you can call LY and they will upgrade

"call LY"? Lol (I would have asked if you were living under a rock the past year, but I know you weren't...)
You can "WhatsApp LY"

tavster · « **Reply #1905 on:** April 26, 2021, 02:12:37 PM »

Quote from: yandmk on April 26, 2021, 02:04:31 PM

"call LY"? Lol (I would have asked if you were living under a rock the past year, but I know you weren't...)
You can "WhatsApp LY"

Lol
Don't tell anyone but I always had someone to call to at LY, and still do

yeshivabucher · « **Reply #1906 on:** April 26, 2021, 02:14:44 PM »

Quote from: tavster on April 26, 2021, 02:12:37 PM

Lol
Don't tell anyone but I always had someone to call to at LY, and still do

LY agent support whatsapp is pretty good

m65 · « **Reply #1907 on:** April 26, 2021, 03:13:06 PM »

Quote from: yeshivabucher on April 26, 2021, 02:14:44 PM

LY agent support whatsapp is pretty good

except for refunds

yeshivabucher · « **Reply #1908 on:** April 26, 2021, 03:21:33 PM »

Quote from: m65 on April 26, 2021, 03:13:06 PM

except for refunds

take a voucher

Ploni3 · « **Reply #1909 on:** April 26, 2021, 03:27:48 PM »

had a flight cancelled by Elal for yesterday and the system is no longer offering the 25% bonus, only credit or refund. Why would one choose a credit?

elya · « **Reply #1910 on:** April 26, 2021, 03:30:04 PM »

Quote from: Ploni3 on April 26, 2021, 03:27:48 PM

had a flight cancelled by Elal for yesterday and the system is no longer offering the 25% bonus, only credit or refund. Why would one choose a credit?

Because you'll actually receive it.

atwnsw · « **Reply #1911 on:** April 28, 2021, 11:13:10 AM »

Need feedback on El AL:

Hi everybody,
Looking to book my first trip to Israel and have read a lot of negative reviews about El AL (especially related to inability to get refunds on airfares).

Here are my questions:
1) Is the airline comfortable & reliable? I would be traveling business call. This is physically a hard trip for me this is really important.
2) El Al has reasonable non-stop fares from EWR/JFK/MIA to TLV in business class. However, I need to get from TPA to any of those connecting flights. When I add my origin point of origin (TPA), the fare goes up dramatically. Is there any way to originate in Tampa and keep the fare reasonable and still be protected if there is a delay, especially w/ luggage? (ie... book through partner airline or

)
3) I would buy trip cancellation insurance but not sure that would cover El Al airline if they are supposedly selling a refundable ticket. My guess is my insurance would say that my responsibility is to collect from airline for refundable tickets and I would be screwed if they are so unreliable.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease with the possibility of flying El Al. Again, I don't want to fly the equivalent of Spirit or Allegiant to Israel.

yeshivabucher · « **Reply #1912 on:** April 28, 2021, 11:15:35 AM »

Quote from: atwnsw on April 28, 2021, 11:13:10 AM

Need feedback on El AL:

Hi everybody,
Looking to book my first trip to Israel and have read a lot of negative reviews about El AL (especially related to inability to get refunds on airfares).

Here are my questions:
1) Is the airline comfortable & reliable? I would be traveling business call. This is physically a hard trip for me this is really important.
2) El Al has reasonable non-stop fares from EWR/JFK/MIA to TLV in business class. However, I need to get from TPA to any of those connecting flights. When I add my origin point of origin (TPA), the fare goes up dramatically. Is there any way to originate in Tampa and keep the fare reasonable and still be protected if there is a delay, especially w/ luggage? (ie... book through partner airline or )
3) I would buy trip cancellation insurance but not sure that would cover El Al airline if they are supposedly selling a refundable ticket. My guess is my insurance would say that my responsibility is to collect from airline for refundable tickets and I would be screwed if they are so unreliable.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease with the possibility of flying El Al. Again, I don't want to fly the equivalent of Spirit or Allegiant to Israel.

i belive they partner with B6

pghtown · « **Reply #1913 on:** May 02, 2021, 04:32:53 PM »

Next time someone wants to blast El Al and take their business elsewhere...

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/el-al-offers-flight-tickets-for-families-of-mt-meron-tragedy-victims-667020

cubicles · « **Reply #1914 on:** May 02, 2021, 05:10:31 PM »

Quote from: pghtown on May 02, 2021, 04:32:53 PM

Next time someone wants to blast El Al and take their business elsewhere...

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/el-al-offers-flight-tickets-for-families-of-mt-meron-tragedy-victims-667020

cheap advertisement

JlmBoi · « **Reply #1915 on:** May 02, 2021, 05:11:10 PM »

Quote from: m65 on April 26, 2021, 03:13:06 PM

except for refunds

If Israeli try תביעות קטנות

pghtown · « **Reply #1916 on:** May 02, 2021, 06:17:50 PM »

Quote from: cubicles on May 02, 2021, 05:10:31 PM

cheap advertisement

Not fair

Yef · « **Reply #1917 on:** May 02, 2021, 07:01:20 PM »

There is 11:50 pm motzei shabbos flight. Zman is 9:40 and can be 15/20 min away from airport.1. Do you think I can make this flight, especially with any corona protocols or Ishur issues?. 2. Is it better to take a delta 11:45pm flight so I can skip security lines with my global entry?
Ty

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #1918 on:** May 02, 2021, 07:05:13 PM »

Quote from: Yef on May 02, 2021, 07:01:20 PM

There is 11:50 pm motzei shabbos flight. Zman is 9:40 and can be 15/20 min away from airport.1. Do you think I can make this flight, especially with any corona protocols or Ishur issues?. 2. Is it better to take a delta 11:45pm flight so I can skip security lines with my global entry?
Ty

No problem with either flight. Make sure you have all your documents in order so it doesn't take longer.

Security isn't your problem, the issue is getting the check in counter 60 minutes prior (+ a few min for the lengthy check in process). Afterwards you have 30-40 min until the gate closes.

Yef · « **Reply #1919 on:** May 02, 2021, 07:12:10 PM »