Author Topic: EL AL (Read 664558 times)

hide4 · « **Reply #480 on:** May 14, 2018, 09:51:36 AM »

Will all flights from JFK in the beginning of October be with the dreamliner?

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #481 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:03:50 AM »

My parents are in need of a refundable fare from nyc to Israel. I looked at the basic economy fare (O) rules and it appears that El Al allows a refund before the first segment for a $250 cancellation fee. Can someone confirm that this is accurate? Is it an easy process to obtain the refund?

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #482 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:08:16 AM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on May 14, 2018, 10:03:50 AM

My parents are in need of a refundable fare from nyc to Israel. I looked at the basic economy fare (O) rules and it appears that El Al allows a refund before the first segment for a $250 cancellation fee. Can someone confirm that this is accurate? Is it an easy process to obtain the refund?

Most likely, the fare is not refundable, but rather if you cancel before the deadline, you would receive credit towards a future flight (usually to be used within 1 year), less the fee. The only true refundable fares are the full Y class (maybe a couple more), that typically cost as much as (or more) than a business class flight.

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #483 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:12:40 AM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on May 14, 2018, 10:08:16 AM

Most likely, the fare is not refundable, but rather if you cancel before the deadline, you would receive credit towards a future flight (usually to be used within 1 year), less the fee. The only true refundable fares are the full Y class (maybe a couple more), that typically cost as much as (or more) than a business class flight.

Oooh where is that stated in the T&Cs?

mendyt · « **Reply #484 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:18:10 AM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on May 14, 2018, 10:03:50 AM

My parents are in need of a refundable fare from nyc to Israel. I looked at the basic economy fare (O) rules and it appears that El Al allows a refund before the first segment for a $250 cancellation fee. Can someone confirm that this is accurate? Is it an easy process to obtain the refund?

It is refundable but elal will most likely add a $50 handling fee bringing your total to $300

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #485 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:32:49 AM »

Quote from: mendyt on May 14, 2018, 10:18:10 AM

It is refundable but elal will most likely add a $50 handling fee bringing your total to $300

Per reservation, per person, or per segment?

mendyt · « **Reply #486 on:** May 14, 2018, 11:40:00 AM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on May 14, 2018, 10:32:49 AM

Per reservation, per person, or per segment?

Per person

US · « **Reply #487 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:20:11 PM »

How much is typically the YQ on award ticket? NYC-TLV.

shapsam · « **Reply #488 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:59:33 PM »

Quote from: US on May 14, 2018, 10:20:11 PM

How much is typically the YQ on award ticket? NYC-TLV.

About $150 each way (there's no YQ if you book through Quantas).

US · « **Reply #489 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:38:27 AM »

Quote from: shapsam on May 14, 2018, 10:59:33 PM

About $150 each way (there's no YQ if you book through Quantas).

Thanks.
With Quantas it won't be worth it for me, don't have TY points, only SPG not worth it versus paid ticket.

zagguru · « **Reply #490 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:44:13 AM »

Quote from: US on May 15, 2018, 07:38:27 AM

Thanks.
With Quantas it won't be worth it for me, don't have TY points, only SPG not worth it versus paid ticket.

For coach it doesn’t really make a difference. It’s more for business where qantas makes much more sense

US · « **Reply #491 on:** May 15, 2018, 10:15:12 AM »

Quote from: zagguru on May 15, 2018, 07:44:13 AM

For coach it doesn’t really make a difference. It’s more for business where qantas makes much more sense

I see, thanks

Geshmak25 · « **Reply #492 on:** May 22, 2018, 08:02:30 PM »

What are the business class seats on the 747 from jfk to tlv like? Worth the extra 36K points on Qantas?

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #493 on:** May 22, 2018, 08:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Geshmak25 on May 22, 2018, 08:02:30 PM

What are the business class seats on the 747 from jfk to tlv like? Worth the extra 36K points on Qantas?

Consider they usually retail for 3-5x economy

US · « **Reply #494 on:** May 23, 2018, 07:53:09 AM »

If I book regular economy with points, can I upgrade afterwards to PE with points?

VLK · « **Reply #495 on:** May 23, 2018, 08:23:28 AM »

Quote from: US on May 23, 2018, 07:53:09 AM

If I book regular economy with points, can I upgrade afterwards to PE with points?

No. Only certain fare classes can be upgraded and it’s not the same fare class as a points ticket

iwlw2 · « **Reply #496 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:56:11 PM »

Does anyone know if/how it's possible to see current seat maps (economy) for an upcoming ELAL flight and change seats (before online check-in opens)? I know with United it's possible to open your reservations and see current seat availability and change whenever you want (on their website and app). was wondering if/how on ELal. Thanks!

yandmk · « **Reply #497 on:** May 23, 2018, 02:10:47 PM »

Quote from: iwlw2 on May 23, 2018, 01:56:11 PM

Does anyone know if/how it's possible to see current seat maps (economy) for an upcoming ELAL flight and change seats (before online check-in opens)? I know with United it's possible to open your reservations and see current seat availability and change whenever you want (on their website and app). was wondering if/how on ELal. Thanks!

Same as United. Go online and manage reservation

iwlw2 · « **Reply #498 on:** May 23, 2018, 02:46:04 PM »

Quote from: yandmk on May 23, 2018, 02:10:47 PM

Same as United. Go online and manage reservation

When I go to my reservation, there is an option to change the meal, but none to change the seat. I made my reservation through Chase Ultimate Rewards, should that make a difference?

elya · « **Reply #499 on:** May 23, 2018, 02:47:42 PM »

Quote from: iwlw2 on May 23, 2018, 02:46:04 PM

When I go to my reservation, there is an option to change the meal, but none to change the seat. I made my reservation through Chase Ultimate Rewards, should that make a difference?

Need to PUTPAC.