expiring points
Apr 19, 2010 | 3:59 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: JFK
Posts: 274
expiring points
I got an email from elal that 100 points are to expire soon(nice of them to send that), the total I have is 520. Is that enough for redeeming anything and is there anyway to extend the points? So far looking at their site I think the answer is no and no.
Apr 19, 2010 | 4:31 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 7
In order to extend them, you'll have to earn some more....
Here is a utilization table which shows your only options with 520 points as a one-way bonus ticket from TLV to anywhere in Western Europe or vice versa; or a return to/from CAI/ATH. You could also use the points to pay part of the fuel surcharge, or to buy access to KD lounge, exit seat etc.
Here is a utilization table which shows your only options with 520 points as a one-way bonus ticket from TLV to anywhere in Western Europe or vice versa; or a return to/from CAI/ATH. You could also use the points to pay part of the fuel surcharge, or to buy access to KD lounge, exit seat etc.
Apr 20, 2010 | 2:22 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 437
You can use them for an upgrade voucher to Europe (200 points), or to the US and add money (700 points, so you'll need to add $180).
Note that in order to use the voucher you'll need to book a flight in the higher buckets (M/S/Y to upgrade to C, I/C to upgrade to F).
Once you issue the voucher it's good for a year, so you "earn" an extra year for your points. There's no way to prevent them from expiring.
Alternatively, you can use the points for discounts on LY's last minute fares. However, that's not such a good option as the point value there is quite low.
Lastly, you can always donate your points for a good cause. See http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/M...ions170210.htm
Note that in order to use the voucher you'll need to book a flight in the higher buckets (M/S/Y to upgrade to C, I/C to upgrade to F).
Once you issue the voucher it's good for a year, so you "earn" an extra year for your points. There's no way to prevent them from expiring.
Alternatively, you can use the points for discounts on LY's last minute fares. However, that's not such a good option as the point value there is quite low.
Lastly, you can always donate your points for a good cause. See http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/M...ions170210.htm
Apr 20, 2010 | 8:09 am
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: JFK
Posts: 274
You can use them for an upgrade voucher to Europe (200 points), or to the US and add money (700 points, so you'll need to add $180).
Note that in order to use the voucher you'll need to book a flight in the higher buckets (M/S/Y to upgrade to C, I/C to upgrade to F).
Once you issue the voucher it's good for a year, so you "earn" an extra year for your points. There's no way to prevent them from expiring.
Alternatively, you can use the points for discounts on LY's last minute fares. However, that's not such a good option as the point value there is quite low.
Lastly, you can always donate your points for a good cause. See http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/M...ions170210.htm
Note that in order to use the voucher you'll need to book a flight in the higher buckets (M/S/Y to upgrade to C, I/C to upgrade to F).
Once you issue the voucher it's good for a year, so you "earn" an extra year for your points. There's no way to prevent them from expiring.
Alternatively, you can use the points for discounts on LY's last minute fares. However, that's not such a good option as the point value there is quite low.
Lastly, you can always donate your points for a good cause. See http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/M...ions170210.htm
Apr 20, 2010 | 10:49 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 437
You need to look for R class availability. If you book in advance I don't think you should encounter a problem.
Apr 20, 2010 | 2:55 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: LY GL
Posts: 425
A flexible economy ticket (upgradeable to business class) ex-NYC should cost around $2,000-$2,400, whereas a deeply discounted ticket should probably be between $1,200-$1,400
You need to look for R class availability. If you book in advance I don't think you should encounter a problem.
You need to look for R class availability. If you book in advance I don't think you should encounter a problem.
and the upgrade voucher is for ONE WAY !
another option is to sell the points to someone else (you issue the voucher and put someone elses name on it). there are some ads on yad2 and winwin for this.