Codeshare Alliances - EL AL

Due to a regulatory change by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, American Airlines has suspended its codeshare on flights operated by El Al until further notice.

This regulatory change does not affect El Al's codeshare on flights operated by American Airlines, which continues uninterrupted.

American Airlines - EL AL Codeshare Service
American Airlines codeshares on EL AL flights between the United States and Tel Aviv, Israel via several U.S. (Los Angeles, Newark, and New York/JFK) and European (Frankfurt, London/Heathrow, Madrid, Paris, and Rome) gateways. EL AL Logo

Check-In Locations and Information
U.S. Gateways

* Los Angeles International - Check in at the EL AL check-in counter in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). View map of Los Angeles International LAX Airport.
* Newark - Check in at the EL AL check-in counter in Terminal B. View map of Newark Airport.
* New York JFK - Check in at the EL AL check-in counter in Terminal 4. View map of New York JFK Airport.
* All Other U.S. Cities - Check in at the American Airlines check-in counter.

International Gateways

* Tel Aviv, Israel - Check in at the EL AL check-in counter in Terminal 3 International.

International Documents and Taxes
Note: International Document requirements and taxes are subject to change without notice.

For U.S. citizens, a passport valid for six months beyond duration of stay, an onward or return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds are required for entry. A no-charge, three-month visa may be issued upon arrival and may be renewed.

All visitors are advised to review documentation requirements for travel to Israel very carefully to determine what documents are required for their situation. These requirements change frequently.

For additional information or requirements for other citizenships, check with the local consulate.

Departure Taxes
Included in the ticket price.
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Connections and Airport Transfers

Eastbound
Passengers arriving from the United States will clear Immigration and Customs in Tel Aviv.

Westbound
Los Angeles International - Connecting passengers from Israel will arrive in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). It is necessary to clear United States Immigration, then collect all checked baggage, and proceed to U.S. Customs for clearance. Passengers should then continue on to the baggage recheck area where baggage will be transferred to connecting American Airlines/American Eagle flights.

Passengers should then make their way to Terminal 4 for connecting American Airlines/American Eagle flights. Passengers with boarding passes should proceed directly to the departure gate indicated on the flight information monitors throughout the American terminal. Passengers without boarding passes should go to the American Airlines check-in counter to obtain a boarding pass before clearing Security and proceeding to the departure gate.

View map of Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport.

Newark Airport - Connecting passengers from Israel will arrive in Terminal B. It is necessary to clear United States Immigration, then collect all checked baggage, and proceed to U.S. Customs for clearance. Passengers should then continue on to the baggage recheck area where baggage will be transferred to connecting American Airlines flights.

Passengers should then make their way to Terminal A for connecting American Airlines flights. Passengers with boarding passes should proceed directly to the departure gate indicated on the flight information monitors throughout the American terminal. Passengers without boarding passes should go to the American Airlines check-in counter to obtain a boarding pass before clearing Security and proceeding to the departure gate.

View map of Newark Airport.

New York JFK - Connecting passengers from Israel will arrive in Terminal 8. It is necessary to clear United States Immigration, then collect all checked baggage, and proceed to U.S. Customs for clearance. Passengers should then continue on to the baggage recheck area where baggage will be transferred to connecting American Airlines flights.

Passengers should then make their way to the departures level in Terminal 8 for connecting American Airlines/American Eagle flights. Passengers with boarding passes should proceed directly to the departure gate indicated on the flight information monitors throughout the American terminal. Passengers without boarding passes should go to the American Airlines check-in counter to obtain a boarding pass before clearing Security and proceeding to the departure gate.

View a map of New York JFK Airport.

Services and Amenities

Checked Baggage and Boarding Passes
Check your baggage through to your final destination and obtain boarding passes for all American Airlines codeshare flights operated by EL AL.

Classes of Service Offered
Flights operated by EL AL offer First Class on flights between the U.S. and Israel and on some flights between Europe and Israel. Business Class and Economy Class service are offered on all flights.

Pre-reserved Seats
Available from 331 days prior to departure. Pre-reserved seat requests within 25 hours of flight departure are not allowed.

Special Meals
All meals served on EL AL are Kosher. Special Kosher dietary meals are offered on flights operated by EL AL in First Class only, provided a meal service is offered. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for all special meal requests. This deadline may be longer on weekends and during holidays.

For more information, contact American Airlines Reservations at 1-800-882-8000 in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and Canada. In Tel Aviv, call 9723-795-2122.

For all other locations, please contact your local American Airlines reservations office.

Smoking Policy
All flights operated by EL AL are non-smoking.

Fleet
All flights operated by EL AL are operated with Boeing aircraft: The 737-700, 737-800, 747-400, 757-200, 767-200, 767-300, and the 777-200.

Lounge Access
When traveling in First or Business Class on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by EL AL, you may use the Admirals Club® lounge or EL AL's lounges on the day of travel.

AAdvantage Information

Mileage Accrual
Earn miles on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by EL AL Airlines. Your ticket must reflect an "AA" coded flight number. Just provide your AAdvantage number when you make your reservations or when you check in for your flight. View more information on rules for earning miles.

Elite Status Qualification
You can earn elite status qualifying miles, points, and segments that count toward AAdvantage Gold®, AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Executive Platinum® membership on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by EL AL. Your ticket must reflect an "AA" coded flight number. View more information about elite status.

You can also earn miles on eligible EL AL flights when your ticket reflects an EL AL (LY) coded flight number. View more information on earning miles on EL AL flights.

Award Redemption
You may not redeem mileage for travel on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by EL AL. However, since EL AL participates in the AAdvantage program, you can redeem miles for travel on EL AL flights. View more information about redeeming miles for travel on EL AL.


Reservations and Changes

Make reservations online via www.aa.com.

To make changes to your American Airlines codeshare flight(s), call American Airlines Reservations at 1-800-882-8000 in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.

In Tel Aviv or other parts of Israel, call 9723-795-2122.

For all other locations, please contact your local American Airlines reservations office.

Additional Information

For additional information not listed above, go to www.elal.com*.

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