EL AL

[tavster]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

"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]

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]

LY agent support whatsapp is pretty good

except for refunds

[yeshivabucher]

except for refunds

take a voucher

[Ploni3]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

except for refunds

If Israeli try תביעות קטנות

[pghtown]

cheap advertisement

Not fair

[Yef]

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]

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]

Ty