El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.

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How to Book an El Al Airlines Flight

Book Online—Through Our Website

Here is a detailed guide to book an online El Al Airlines flight-

• Visit the TravelPodium website.
• Put your destination, dates, and number of passengers.
• Choose results to view available El Al Airlines flights.
• Compare prices as per the class type: economy, Business, or First Class.
• Make your selection, book with El Al Airlines.
• Pay as per your preferred payment method, and you will receive the confirmation at the registered email address. 

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Talk to our travel experts, and they will help with anything you ask. We can make El Al Israel Airlines reservations, book special meals, and help you find the best deal offers to save on your flight purchases. Our customer support executive will book the best for you.

Manage Your El Al Airlines Booking

Here are all the facilities we provide you if you book your flight with us:

• Immediate date change or passenger detail booking.
• You can upgrade to Business Class or First Class.
• Get extra baggage, meals, or dietary customization.
• Updating contact details so you can get your flight alerts, boarding alerts, and gate notifications in advance.

Contact the company's customer service executive. They’ll help you with booking El Al Airlines tickets, upgrades, changes, cancellations, or any other services. 

El Al Airlines Seat Selection Policy

El Al has a flexible seat selection policy. The seat selection can cost depending on the seat you choose. Here is how El AL Airlines' seat selection policy works:

• Seat selection for Economy class is allowed 4 hours before departure. 
• Preferred seats like exit row, extra legroom, or front-section seats can be reserved for purchase based on flight and availability.
• If you’re a member of El Al’s frequent flyer program, then you can use loyalty points to reserve preferred seats in certain cases.
• You can select or change your seat during online check-in. It should be done 3 to 24 hours before departure. 
• El AL Airline try its best to seat an individual and his relatives in such a way that they can travel together if they are on the same ticket.

Contact our customer service executive to help you select the best seat or change your seat. Our customer service is just a call away. 

El Al Airlines Seat Upgrade Policy

El AL Airlines provides multiple ways to upgrade your seat. Here is how you can upgrade your seat:

• Booking Upgrade: You can purchase upgrade-eligible tickets. If your fare class allows you to upgrade, then you can later upgrade to El Al Airlines' business class. 
• Miles Upgrade: If you’re a Matmid member, then you can use points plus cash to upgrade your seat from El Al Airline Economy class to business class. 
• Bid to Upgrade: El AL also provides a Plus upgrade. In this offer, you can upgrade from Economy to Business. Make sure you submit a request 24 hours before departure. 
• Airport / Last-Minute Upgrade: If you want a seat upgrade at the last minute, then you can do it during check-in or at the gate. But it depends on seat availability. 

If you have booked with us, call our personnel at TravelPodium, who can also change it for you if you provide them with the reference number of the booking. 

El Al Airlines Flight Change Policy

Here is how you can change your El Al Airline First class seat to any other seat. 

• 24-Hour Risk-Free Period: El Al direct booking flights can be changed or canceled for free if booked at least 7 days before departure and within 24 hours of booking.
• Post-24-Hour Fees: Post-24-hour fees will be assessed based on the original fare ticket terms.
• Fare Difference: When upgrading from the initially booked flight, the passenger pays the fare. Refund according to the rules of fare on downgrading the flight.
• Name Changes: Spelling corrections of not more than 3 characters are permitted within 24 hours without a charge. 
• How To Change: Go to the El Al Airlines manage booking section on their website or mobile App to change your flight. 

You can contact our customer service to change your flight. Our travel experts will advise you and help you make a good decision. 

El Al Airlines Flight Cancellation Policy

If you’re planning to cancel your ticket, then read this El Al Airlines flight cancellation policy before cancelling your flight:

• 24-Hour Grace Period: Your ticket can be refundable between 24 hours and after the date of booking (for bookings 7 days and above).
• Refundable Fares: Some tickets are refundable, either free or with a fee, depending on the fare type. 
• Non-Refundable / Basic Fares: In this category, you won’t receive a cash refund. Instead, you can book your next flight without any fees or get a travel credit voucher. 
• EL AL Protect Add-On: If you purchased EL AL Protect, then you can cancel your flight within 48 or 24 hours before departure and convert the booking into a full voucher for future use.
• Refunds: Refunds are issued in 7–14 business days, depending on the mode of payment.  
• How to Cancel: Go to the El AL Airlines manage booking section on the website or mobile app. Also, you can contact their customer service. 

Contact our customer service if you're not able to cancel your flight by yourself. Our customer support executive will do it on your behalf. 

El Al Airlines Baggage Policy

Cabin Baggage

• Economy: 1 piece up to 8 kg
• Business & First: 1 piece 16 kg

Checked Baggage

• Economy: 1 checked bag up to 23 kg  
• Business: 2 checked bags, each up to 32 kg 
• First Class: 3 checked bags, 32 kg each

Excess Baggage

Excess baggage would be purchased separately at an additional cost.

El Al Airlines Check-In Facilities

Here is how you can do El Al Airlines online check-in:

Online / Mobile check-in: Passengers can do Express check-in. In this way, they can book seats, arrange meals. But, they’ve to do it between 23 and 3 hours before departure.

Airport Check-In Counters: Airport check-in counters open 4 hours before departure. Check-in: Passengers have to finish check-in by some cut-off periods:

• Economy: 3 hours before the flight.
• First / Business: 2 hrs before departure.

Self-Service / Kiosks: Airports like Ben Gurion have express self-check-in kiosks where boarding passes can be printed and the check-in done.

El Al Airlines Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy

El Al Airlines provides UMNR service for children travelling alone. Here is how El Al Airlines' UMNR policy works: 

Valid Age Group: 

• 5 Years must be accompanied by the adult traveling in the same cabin. 
• Children aged 5 to 15 years old tend to travel under the UMNR service. 
• The 15 to 18-year-old children may opt to avail themselves, but are not forced.

Booking Procedure: El Al’s booking should be done through El Al’s reservation centre. It has to be bought via offline booking.

Documents: Passport, visa if applicable, and signed authorization slips. Phone numbers of arriving and departing adults to be given in advance.

Service Features:

• Boarding check-in.
• Cabin crew monitoring of the flight.
• Hand over to the destination-appointed guardian.

Restrictions:

• Not accessible on extended layovers and interline journeys from other airlines.
• Fares vary per flight and are imposed per child, per flight.

El Al Airlines Popular Routes

• Tel Aviv – New York
• Tel Aviv – Los Angeles
• Tel Aviv – Miami
• Tel Aviv – Paris
• Tel Aviv – London Heathrow
• Tel Aviv – Bangkok