JUST IN FROM EL-AL TO ALL ITS MATMID MEMBERS
EL-AL IS JOINING ALL THE OTHER AIRLINES AND LIMITING EACH PASSENGER TO JUST ONE FREE SUITCASE AND CHARGING FOR THE SECOND PIECE
Changes in Baggage Policy as of November 1, 2011
This is to inform you that as of November 1, 2011 EL AL is updating its policy regarding baggage stored in the aircraft hold.
Matmid Silver members will enjoy an additional 5 kilos of weight at no charge, in all Classes and to all destinations, except North America (TL status members will no longer enjoy an additional 5 kilos at no charge).
Matmid Gold, Platinum and Top Platinum members will enjoy an additional 10 kilos of weight at no charge, in all Classes and to all destinations, except North America.
On EL AL flights to and from North America, in Economy Class, Matmid Gold, Platinum and top members may store 2 pieces of baggage weighing 32 kilos each, at no charge.
The following table lists EL AL passengers entitlement to baggage stored in the aircraft hold at no cost, according to destination and Class:
Change goes into effect November 1, 2011
General Public
Frequent Flyer Club Members
Matmid TL
Silver SL
Gold GL
Platinum, Top Platinum TOP
-
5 additional kilos
10 additional kilos
Europe Economy Class 1piece 23 kilos 1piece 23 kilos 1 piece 28 kilos 1 piece 32 kilos
Business Class 1piece 32 kilos 1piece 32 kilos Up to 2 pieces total of 37 kilos Up to 2 pieces total of 42 kilos
First Class Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 3 pieces total of 69 kilos Up to 3 pieces total of 74 kilos
South Africa Economy Class 1piece 23 kilos 1piece 23 kilos 1 piece 28 kilos 1 piece 32 kilos
Business Class 1piece 32 kilos 1piece 32 kilos Up to 2 pieces total of 37 kilos Up to 2 pieces total of 42 kilos
First Class Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 3 pieces total of 69 kilos Up to 3 pieces total of 74 kilos
Far East Economy Class 1piece 23 kilos 1piece 23 kilos 1 piece 28 kilos 1 piece 32 kilos
Business Class 1piece 32 kilos 1piece 32 kilos Up to 2 pieces total of 37 kilos Up to 2 pieces total of 42 kilos
First Class Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 3 pieces total of 69 kilos Up to 3 pieces total of 74 kilos
North America Economy Class One piece 23 kilos One piece 23 kilos Up to 2 pieces 32 kilos each
Business Class Up to 3 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 3 pieces 32 kilos each
First Class Up to 4 pieces 32 kilos each Up to 4 pieces 32 kilos each
The benefits do not include code share flights and continuation destinations.
No piece of baggage should exceed 32 kilos.
The change will apply to tickets that are ticketed as of November 1, 2011.
The old regulations will apply to tickets that are ticketed until October 31, 2011.
