El Al Airlines is considered as one of the most secure airlines. This is also the leading commercial Airline in Israel operating with its hub at Ben Gurion Airport. The Airline has both domestic and international flights.

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El Al Airlines hub is at Ben Gurion International Airport, also operating from the same. It serves flights to more than 25 countries and many destinations with a well spread European network. The planes have inbuilt with a missile defence system which makes the flight secure and protected.

Cabin Baggage

• El Al Airlines baggage size allowance for personal items like a purse, briefcase, laptop bag or camera bag is 20 X 30 X 18 cm. The maximum baggage allowed on Economy Class is one piece and El Al Airlines baggage weight permitted is 8kgs. For premium class, it is two piece with each piece not exceeding 8 Kg. For Business and First Class, the total weight allowed is 20 Kg and 24 Kg respectively.
• El Al Airlines baggage allowance for international flights provides an additional allowance of 4kgs if the traveller is Gold or Platinum member.

Check-in Baggage

• The domestic flights service has been stopped by the airline. The baggage policy is now applicable for the flights travelling to international destinations from Israel. The checked baggage allowance for both Economy and Premium class travellers is 23 kgs but bag permitted is one in Economy Class and two in Premium Class. Similarly, the baggage allowance for both Business and First class travellers is 32kgs. 2 pieces for Business and 3 pieces for First class passengers is the number of baggage permitted as per El Al Airlines baggage policy.

The airlines provide the best services to its passengers. For international travels, travellers are advised to be present at the airport at least 3 hours before scheduled departure. El Al Airlines check-in counters, security, and immigration procedures are time-consuming so to save time travellers can also do El Al Airlines web check-in. There are other facilities available for smoother check-in to lower the risk of missing the flight.

• Self-check-in: El Al Airlines self-check-in Kiosk is available for passengers to check-in on their own at their convenience. Passengers can select their own desired seat with extra legroom at the desired row and by the side of a window. The print out of the boarding pass is also available at the machine. This facility is available at the airport including Moscow, Newark airport (New-York), Los Angeles, Prague, Amsterdam, Ben-Gurion airport, Budapest, Kiev, and Bangkok.
• Online web check-in: Passengers can check-in between 24 hours to three hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight. You can print out the boarding pass immediately from the comfort of home or office after selecting the seats and completing the checking in process.
• Mobile check-in: This is one of the easier ways to proceed the check-in from the comfort of your place and get a boarding pass to your registered email ID. Passengers don’t need to take the print of the boarding pass and can use the e-boarding pass received on your mobile device. E-ticket number or reservation code is needed for processing the check-in using the mobile device.

El Al Airlines operates on a huge basis. Flights are scheduled to fly to 31 countries in different destinations there. It serves the countries of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, etc. The main cities both domestic and international operated by the airlines are Newark, Los Angeles, Geneva, Beijing, Berlin, Toronto, Vienna, Paris, Budapest, Tel Aviv, Milan, London, Rome, etc. among other main cities.

Following are the details of El Al Aircraft which are in service in the present times.

Number of Aircraft in Service

• Boeing 737-800-9 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 154.
• Boeing 737-800-4 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 180.
• Boeing 737-800-2 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 189.
• Boeing 737-900ER- 8 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 172.
• Boeing 747-400- 5 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 405.
• Boeing 767-300ER- 6 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 218.
• Boeing 777-200ER - 6 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 279.
• Boeing 787-9 - 6 Aircraft - Total number of seats is 282.

Currently, 46 Aircraft are in service.

El Al Airlines which also means towards Skywards was established in 1948 with an inaugural plane from Geneva to Tel Aviv. It commenced flights to more than 50 destinations soon afterwards. The airline is a commercial airline with its primary focus on Passenger and cargo operations. It serves many international destinations and is a hot pick for tourists from all over the world. The airline offers facilities for a comfortable journey and good food. Also, expansion of the airline to other destinations is also underway. The airlines underwent privatisation recently which further upped the airline. El Al Airlines code is LY (IATA) and ELY (ICAO). Callsign for the airline is El Al.

El Al Airlines has recently been credited with a host of awards for the airline’s good services and facilities. Amongst the many awards given to the airline are, few are listed below:

• The Freddie Awards- 2015
• Global Traveler Magazine-2015
• Conde Nast Traveler-2015
• Business Traveller Magazine-2015

El Al Airlines customer care number: +972-03-9771111 and +972(3)9716111

If you are a passenger of the airline, be assured as you can contact the local offices at different destination airports anytime for any inquiry or assistance needed.

USA: 1-800-223-6700

El Al Airlines Office Details:

EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd.

Customer Care Department

POB 41

Ben-Gurion Airport, 7015001

Israel.