WOW! Wide Open Partner Award Space On El Al’s New Tokyo Route
Earlier today I wrote about El Al's plans to launch Tel Aviv-Tokyo/NRT service on March 1, 2023.
I just took a peek at the flight's...
After Reporting Record Profits, El Al Locks In More Dreamliners
Related: El Al Takes One Step Closer To SkyTeam With Air France Codeshare Agreement; News On Mileage Reciprocity, Delta Lounge Access, SkyTeam, ANA, Alaska,...
El Al Closing “Up”; Announces New Route Between Tel Aviv And North America
I noted back in 2013 that El Al was planning on launching a low cost airline within an airline called "Up."
I wrote that instead...
El Al Announces Their First 787-8 Routes And Plane Configuration
Last week El Al confirmed that they will fly nonstop between Chicago and Tel Aviv. I've long said that the route seems tailor made...
Israel Approves $400MM Bailout For El Al
Ynet reports that Israel has approved a $400MM bailout of El Al.
The offer comes with strings attached, including requiring the lead shareholder to inject...
Israel News: All Students Can Enter, Ben Gurion Railway Station Reopens, El Al To Fly Nonstop To Phuket!
Chaim V'Chessed reports that Israel is finally reopening to all students. That includes single students and new students who have been locked out of...
El Al’s Retrofitted 777 Takes To The Skies In 2 Weeks
El Al's retrofitted 777s will take to the skies soon, with flights from Tel Aviv to Bangkok and Paris scheduled for August 1st. London...
El Al Upgrading Service From Tel Aviv To One Of Their 2 “Forgotten” North American Markets; More New Tel Aviv Markets
While El Al has announced Dreamliner service from JFK, Newark, Los Angeles, and Miami, they have left Boston and Toronto on the schedule with...
Qantas Adds The Ability To Book Same Day Award Tickets! New Comparison Of Qantas And El Al Award Rates With Taxes And Fees Included!
Related posts (Read these first!):
Qantas Adds The Ability To Book El Al Award Tickets From 2 More US Cities! 1 Week Left For Dirt...
$400MM Class Action Filed Against El Al For Refusing Refunds, Have You Received A Refund Yet?
A $400MM class action suit has been filed against El Al for refusing refunds on cancelled flights.
With no end in sight for Israel's lockdown,...
El Al Adds In-Flight iPads With Artscroll Learning Content
El Al announced that they will carry iPads fully loaded with Artscroll's library between NYC and Tel Aviv. The iPads will features the entire...
Last Chance To Use AMEX Business Gold Rebate For El Al Flexible Vouchers
Update: Today is your last chance to use your AMEX Business Gold Rebate for El Al flexible vouchers.
During COVID, El Al introduced an excellent...
Have You Purchased An El Al Flight And Wound Up On A Privilege Style Airplane?
Update: Commenters below share their experiences on Privilege Style, which range from mediocre to horrific. The most worrying one is from this commenter who...
The Captain Of El Al’s Flight #002 Lied To And Tricked His Own Passengers; It’s Time To Realize The Risks Of Taking These Flights
Update: Several videos have been added to the end of this post. There are has been zero evidence of any sort of physical violence that El Al claimed had occurred, nor has El Al clarified on which of their 2 problematic flights the alleged violence occurred.
The real heroes of this story once again are Rabbi and Rebbetzin Hendel of Chabad of Greece. You can donate directly to their efforts here.
El Al Delaying Launch Of Chicago And Tokyo Flights, Expands Flight Change Waiver, Extends Elite Status
El Al has made several announcements following Israel's new quarantine requirements.
The launch of service to Chicago will be delayed until 6/28
The launch...
El Al To Travel Agents: We Will Be Back In The Air In October, 125% Credit Voucher For Cancelled Flights
El Al operations have been suspended since March 27th, but they have told travel agents that they will begin a limited schedule in October.
Starting...
[Ends Tonight!] El Al Black Friday Sale: Fly Round-Trip From Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, DC, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, NYC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San...
Update: DEAD! Don’t miss it if this becomes alive again. Sign up for deal notification alerts here!
El Al’s New Safety Video Is Actually Entertaining!
Things are changing at El Al.
They have a new business class with direct aisle access seating on their 787s, they're expanding their North America...
Booked A WOW Flight To Israel? Save 20% On An El Al Flight!
WOW Air shut down overnight last week and several airlines made offers to get stranded passengers home.
If you purchased a WOW flight for travel...
El Al Adds Refund Form For Cancelled Tickets!
El Al has added a refund form on their site if your flight has been cancelled or significantly delayed.
The DoT requires refunds for flights...
El Al Offering Free Tickets To First Degree Relatives Of Those Who Passed Away From The Tragedy In Meron
It's with a heavy heart and many tears that I've watched the gut-wrenching videos and pictures of the tragic crush in Meron that has...
Goodbye AA, Hello Delta! El Al Now Selling Delta Connections And Updates Reciprocity Timeline; International Secure Transit Now Bookable Via Ben Gurion!
Last month, El Al announced that it would partner with Delta and work to join the SkyTeam Alliance. The announcement meant that its days...
El Al Diverts Flight 8 From JFK To Tel Aviv, Shamefully Flies Passengers Far Too Close To Shabbos And Strands Them At Athens Airport
El Al has had a miserable couple of weeks. Globes reports that El Al has been forced to cancel 4 round-trip flights to Boston...
El Al’s London King David Lounge Has Closed And Is Now A Priority Pass Art And Lounge; Is Paris Next?
El Al's King David Lounges are one of their competitive advantages. In Tel Aviv the only other lounge option are the Dan Lounges, which...
30 Year Old Eli Rozenberg Tenders Offer To Buy Controlling Stake In El Al For $75 Million
Globes is reporting that Eli Rozenberg has tendered an offer to buy El Al.
The offer is $75MM for a 45% share of the airline....
[El Al Reinstates 2nd Newark Flight With Morning Departure From Israel] Exclusive: Here’s What El Al Is Saying About The Newark To JFK Flight...
Update, 4/27: El Al shares the following statement,
"Beginning June 12, the arrival time of EL AL flight LY 25, TLV to EWR, has been...
With US Airlines Refusing To Return To Israel, El Al Will Add More Flights
Update: Alive again!
El Al Miami-Tel Aviv Service Will Resume In 2017
El Al will resume service from Miami nonstop to Tel Aviv next year. They last operated that route in 2008. El Al will be receiving...
Did El Al Invent Charedi Violence To Shift The Blame Away From The Airline’s Mistakes? A Timeline And The ATC Audio Where El Al...
Read this first: The Captain Of El Al’s Flight #002 Lied To And Tricked His Own Passengers; It’s Time To Realize The Risks Of Taking...
El Al Will Suspend Most Flights Worldwide, Israeli Schools Cancelled, Don’t Expect Student Reentry After Pesach
With 80% of El Al's workforce on unpaid leave, YNet is reporting that El Al will be suspending service on most routes starting next...
El Al Dirty Pool: After Eli Rozenberg Is Said To Be Replacing El Al’s Board, The Board Fights Back One Last Time
Last month I wrote about how El Al was playing dirty.
Eli Rozenberg made an offer to recapitalize the airline and the controlling Borovitz family...
[Future Award Chart Rates And More Details Revealed!] DansDeals Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes: Here Are The Details On El Al’s Reimagined Matmid Frequent...
Please see the original post below the updates for all of the changes going into effect for Matmid in 2 weeks from now.
Update, 8/17/23: While...
El Al Is Sending A New Plane To Take Diverted Passengers From Goose Bay Air Force Base To Tel Aviv
Update 3: The flight has taken off to Tel Aviv. Read about and listen to the El Al Mayday call here.
Update 2: The replacement plane has...
Alaska Airlines Will Partner With El Al For Mileage Earning And Award Redemption!
Update: We broke this news on Friday, though Alaska Airlines wasn't supposed to announce it until today, so their El Al partner page was...
El Al Extends Ticket Validity And Free Changes Through December 2021
El Al previously announced that customers with tickets for travel through 8/31/20 would be able to make changes to travel through 4/30/21.
They are now...
El Al Finally Reopens Israeli Call Center!
El Al closed their call centers when they suspended service last March.
For a while it was nearly impossible to reach them, but they reopened...
[Final Day!] El Al: NYC, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami To/From Tel Aviv For Just $298-$448 Each Way!
Update: DEAD! Don’t miss it if this becomes alive again. Sign up for deal notification alerts here!
Here’s How El Al Circumvents Shabbos Flight Restrictions
I wrote earlier today about the El Al flight 8 fiasco. That flight diverted to Gander and then pulled up to the gate in...
El Al Goes Dynamic, Removes The Ability To Search For Standard Award Tickets; Here’s What It Means For Matmid And Qantas Members
In 2015 Delta removed their award charts. They dynamically price their award tickets based on demand and sales that they run. United will do...
Is It Fair For Schools To Force Students To Pay Cash For Tickets On An Airline With No Active Flights And $400MM In Outstanding...
Earlier this week I shared my advice on which airline students hoping to study in Israel for the year should use for maximum flexibility,...
