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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3540 on: November 16, 2023, 08:46:28 AM »
How much is a 3rd bag in premium?

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3541 on: November 16, 2023, 02:32:18 PM »
if commissionable
Confirmed commissionable.
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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3542 on: November 16, 2023, 03:18:56 PM »
I saw ly/vs codeshare through lhr available for sale on expedia
but on el al website does not exist and on vs website is only available one way
Is there any other way to book this flight through el al?

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3543 on: November 16, 2023, 04:07:22 PM »
I saw ly/vs codeshare through lhr available for sale on expedia
but on el al website does not exist and on vs website is only available one way
Is there any other way to book this flight through el al?

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3544 on: November 18, 2023, 09:05:56 PM »
Looks like ELAL pulled all partner award availability thru Jan. from TLV to NYC. There was plenty available last week

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3546 on: November 19, 2023, 08:04:23 AM »
Looks like ELAL pulled all partner award availability thru Jan. from TLV to NYC. There was plenty available last week
Interesting. I haven’t seen anything since the war started.

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3548 on: November 19, 2023, 05:40:46 PM »
Just curious as why tickets are so expensive. I understand that Elal is the only airline flying there so they kind of have a monopoly.....
The average coach class ticket is approx $1600-$1800 which is almost double for winter time. (usually around $900-$1000)
Friends that just flew said the flights are bit more then 3/4 full, so they are not flying empty nor are they overfull...

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3549 on: November 19, 2023, 06:01:10 PM »
Just curious as why tickets are so expensive. I understand that Elal is the only airline flying there so they kind of have a monopoly.....
The average coach class ticket is approx $1600-$1800 which is almost double for winter time. (usually around $900-$1000)
Friends that just flew said the flights are bit more then 3/4 full, so they are not flying empty nor are they overfull...
People who are traveling now to Israel aren't price sensitive. From a business perspective, the pricing makes sense.
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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3550 on: November 19, 2023, 07:25:30 PM »
Just curious as why tickets are so expensive. I understand that Elal is the only airline flying there so they kind of have a monopoly.....
The average coach class ticket is approx $1600-$1800 which is almost double for winter time. (usually around $900-$1000)
Friends that just flew said the flights are bit more then 3/4 full, so they are not flying empty nor are they overfull...
Every plane is packed. Can’t get a ticket only waitlisted. For past couple of weeks at least

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3551 on: November 19, 2023, 08:34:39 PM »
Every plane is packed. Can’t get a ticket only waitlisted. For past couple of weeks at least
Not sure what dates you tried but I was able to get seats everyday that I check int he upcoming few weeks...

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3552 on: November 19, 2023, 09:27:27 PM »
Talking about last week. Not one seat available. They added flights. And thise were packed as well. If you need a ticket, don’t recommend waiting to the last minute

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3553 on: November 20, 2023, 09:02:53 AM »
Have ELAL tickets for next week which I would love to cancel. They just changed my flight schedule from 11:50 PM to 12:20 AM following morning. Would that give me the opportunity to get a monetary refund as opposed to a voucher or am I wasting my time?

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3554 on: November 20, 2023, 09:16:05 AM »
Have ELAL tickets for next week which I would love to cancel. They just changed my flight schedule from 11:50 PM to 12:20 AM following morning. Would that give me the opportunity to get a monetary refund as opposed to a voucher or am I wasting my time?
A half hour delay?
No that wouldn't cut it

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3555 on: November 20, 2023, 01:37:43 PM »
Just curious as why tickets are so expensive. I understand that Elal is the only airline flying there so they kind of have a monopoly.....
The average coach class ticket is approx $1600-$1800 which is almost double for winter time. (usually around $900-$1000)
Friends that just flew said the flights are bit more then 3/4 full, so they are not flying empty nor are they overfull...
If you look at tickets later in the winter, I'm seeing most tickets between $800-900.
As Dan mentioned people fly now aren't vacationers.

Additionally, there were many Whats apps going around a few weeks ago from travel agents saying how not only did Elal not price gauge (and they were the only airline) people in there time of need when people were having a hard time getting back home to either Israel or Chutz laretz, they didn't even raise prices and they were doing set prices at some point for some flights. They were also adding flights.
So yes, now if you want to book a tickets to fly within the next few weeks the prices are more expensive and rightfully so, but lets give the credit where credit is due.

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3556 on: November 20, 2023, 01:45:49 PM »
Now, onto my question I have  :)
Im looking to book Elal tickets for my family for Feb. for a family Simcha (and yes tickets are $850-$900 BH). I want to book through Chase UR with CSR points- what are the downsides to booking with them and not direct with Elal?

Thank you!

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3557 on: November 20, 2023, 02:33:44 PM »
Just curious as why tickets are so expensive. I understand that Elal is the only airline flying there so they kind of have a monopoly.....
The average coach class ticket is approx $1600-$1800 which is almost double for winter time. (usually around $900-$1000)
Friends that just flew said the flights are bit more then 3/4 full, so they are not flying empty nor are they overfull...
i'm flying next week. We had a trip planned that we pivoted to a volunteer trip. The tickets before succos for next week were $800 for coach

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3558 on: November 20, 2023, 02:56:09 PM »
LY flights from NY are $535 OW in February.
On another note, I got a text from LY asking me to confirm if I intend on taking a flight booked for next week. I guess it’s a smart way to minimize last minute changes.

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Re: EL AL
« Reply #3559 on: November 20, 2023, 04:12:48 PM »
Friends that just flew said the flights are bit more then 3/4 full, so they are not flying empty nor are they overfull...
I just flew rt last week and flights were just about full both ways... (Business completely full, Premium had a couple seats available for $500 upgrade, 1 extra leg room seat available for $100)