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You can transfer AMEX Or Citi points to Qantas at a 1:1 ratio, Barclays points at a 1.4:1 ratio, Capital One points at a 2:1.5 ratio, or Marriott points to Qantas at a 60K:25K ratio.

Qantas doesn’t charge fuel surcharges for El Al flights.
Infants are free (besides taxes). They also get a regular checked baggage allowance of 23 kg.

QF runs regular transfer bonus promos. Be sure to transfer 500 points into your account and opt in for emails to get targeted.

Search availability on elal.com
Flights are bookable from NYC, BOS, MIA, and LAX.

SMS is the easiest way to contact Qantas. The number is 1-478-772-6827. This can be used for airports that are unavailable online.

NYC-TLV is 37.8k points each way in Y, 63k in premium economy and 78k in J.
On 9/18/19 premium economy will be going up to 70.8k and J will be going up to 90k (each way).
Cancellation fee is 6k points.
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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1620 on: January 07, 2025, 12:13:13 PM »

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1621 on: January 07, 2025, 12:14:06 PM »
Few months ago.
Oh wow
I think it's fair to say they won't charge by now.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1622 on: January 07, 2025, 12:17:57 PM »
Oh wow
I think it's fair to say they won't charge by now.
Correct. Nothing left in the account by now
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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1623 on: January 08, 2025, 12:00:11 AM »
I changed tickets dates last week through QF and was never charged the 5k fee - not sure if it's a one-off or they just dont bother anymore
Had the same a good few months ago with a cancellation and was never charged. (Maybe almost a year now)

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1624 on: January 08, 2025, 12:16:57 AM »
Had the same a good few months ago with a cancellation and was never charged. (Maybe almost a year now)
They must have a dated system.
I had to follow up to have the new tickets re-issued. I never received any confirmation but it's showing up in their system and in El Al's.

When I asked for an itinerary or an invoice be sent by email I still get one related to the old tickets. So I think there is just something not working properly there  ;D

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1625 on: January 08, 2025, 01:35:17 PM »
Do tickets come and go out of inventory? I was in middle of booking and it couldn't complete and now the flight isn't showing.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1626 on: January 09, 2025, 12:14:33 AM »
After DD contacted QF, they have opened an official inquiry into why LY J flights aren't showing up.
I hope you asked them about premium economy, too. AF/Delta show premium economy, Qantas doesn't. Tried multiple dates.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1627 on: January 09, 2025, 12:17:26 AM »
I hope you asked them about premium economy, too. AF/Delta show premium economy, Qantas doesn't. Tried multiple dates.
I've seen a few yesterday.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1628 on: January 09, 2025, 12:21:09 AM »
I've seen a few yesterday.
So odd. So it must be their blocking scheme. What price is it currently?

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1629 on: January 09, 2025, 12:21:54 AM »
I hope you asked them about premium economy, too. AF/Delta show premium economy, Qantas doesn't. Tried multiple dates.
Check the class filter.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1630 on: January 09, 2025, 12:51:26 AM »
Check the class filter.
You're right. It defaults to only showing economy. 70k. Inflation indeed. A shame Delta twisted arms to have them drop Alaska even for redemptions. Delta always plays very rough.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1631 on: January 09, 2025, 09:26:08 AM »
I am seeing  elal premium economy for 70k by Qantas.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1632 on: January 09, 2025, 03:31:28 PM »
Europe seems to be showing in all classes

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1633 on: January 14, 2025, 04:38:16 AM »
I am seeing  elal premium economy for 70k by Qantas.

Yup, 70k but also no yq. Not a ton but some availability
More points but less cash
If you go regular y in one way, pay for a space seat, and come back the other way y+ it comes out to 53.5k each way which is not horrible.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1634 on: January 16, 2025, 10:56:30 PM »
I want to book Tlv-NYC Elal. How much does Qantas charge for infants on partner awards, and can the infant be added after the booking?
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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1635 on: January 22, 2025, 11:00:29 AM »
Is there a different number for texting? The one in the wiki is unresponsive.

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1636 on: January 22, 2025, 11:02:26 AM »
Is there a different number for texting? The one in the wiki is unresponsive.
I've been using X private messages, they have been quite responsive

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1637 on: January 22, 2025, 11:03:03 AM »
I've been using X private messages, they have been quite responsive

thanks. i guess i should sign up for x.
Have people been successful canceling reservations without being charged via this method?

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1638 on: January 22, 2025, 11:19:52 AM »
is Qantas raising rates on partner airlines to book with miles?

received an email from them last night that suggested this

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Re: Booking El Al with Qantas - master thread
« Reply #1639 on: January 22, 2025, 11:31:32 AM »
is Qantas raising rates on partner airlines to book with miles?

received an email from them last night that suggested this
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=104454.0