FAQ : BA services to TLV, Israel
Apr 29, 2025 | 11:15 am
#346
Join Date: Oct 2024
Posts: 132
BA's A321 is not fit for TLV. Horrid small plane.
Last edited by Unforgettable; Apr 29, 2025 at 11:20 am
Apr 29, 2025 | 11:19 am
#347
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: EL AL Matmid Platinum, BA Executive Club GfL, GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Avis President's Club
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May 4, 2025 | 6:06 am
#350
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Essex!
Programs: BA GGL/GfL, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 159
Yes BA have cancelled because of the security situation. I have a relative due on a flight out of Tel Aviv today and I was able to rebook them onto El Al (I booked the flight) but the GGL lady said flights out of TLV are very full which is obvious. No seats today or tomorrow when I made the change an hour ago but at least BA are allowing rebooking to El Al
May 4, 2025 | 6:52 am
#352
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Essex!
Programs: BA GGL/GfL, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 159
BONDY
May 4, 2025 | 4:16 pm
#354
Moderator: Iberia Club, Airport Lounges and Ambassador: The British Airways Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
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Rebooking guidelines in place for flights until 11 May - passengers can re-route +/- 14 days to TLV, ATH or LCA if the flight is still operating. If cancelled then standard rebooking options apply, including rebooks to other airlines. Nothing specific for El Al yet, but that will apply to cancellations at short notice, and I would expect a wider set of options with El Al in a few days.
May 6, 2025 | 6:01 am
#355
Join Date: Apr 2025
Location: DFW
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Rebooking guidelines in place for flights until 11 May - passengers can re-route +/- 14 days to TLV, ATH or LCA if the flight is still operating. If cancelled then standard rebooking options apply, including rebooks to other airlines. Nothing specific for El Al yet, but that will apply to cancellations at short notice, and I would expect a wider set of options with El Al in a few days.
May 6, 2025 | 10:55 am
#357
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 284
Hi all, my flight on the 13th has been cancelled, and on the MMB page states no flights for the next month. Are they required to rebook me on to ELAL, assuming there are seats available (which currently there are in El Al.s website)? They are saying as it’s an avios booking they do not have to rebook me. Help! Thanks.
May 6, 2025 | 11:09 am
#358
Join Date: May 2019
Location: FL390 or the iron way
Programs: For now: BA GGL, SAS EBG, AF Plat & LH SEN
Posts: 3,310
Hi all, my flight on the 13th has been cancelled, and on the MMB page states no flights for the next month. Are they required to rebook me on to ELAL, assuming there are seats available (which currently there are in El Al.s website)? They are saying as it’s an avios booking they do not have to rebook me. Help! Thanks.
This Regulation shall not apply to passengers travelling free of charge or at a reduced fare not available directly or indirectly to the public. However it shall apply to passengers having tickets issued under a frequent flyer programme or other commercial programme by an air carrier or tour operator.
If BA refuse to do so, ask the agent to note this in the booking if possible, and do not accept a refund - simply leave the BA booking as it is. Make a cash booking with El Al and claim back the cost from BA once you land.
May 6, 2025 | 11:15 am
#359
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 284
Thanks. They doubled down, saying there was no rebooking policy to EL AL at the moment and even if there was my avios ticket wouldn’t count. Now purchasing EL AL , but only a relatively cheap business fare available on one of the legs so I wonder if I will get that reimbursed. Amy advise as to how to go about requesting reimbursement?