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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 8:28 pm
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How to book P class?
Expertflyer is showing "P" Class (first) available on Jan. 9, TLV - EWR. I'm calling AA to book this via my Advantage miles and they cannot confirm availability. I know that LY does not sell First on certain flights, but then what exactly does "P" class represent.

The date is a Sunday night - can anyone give me some insight as to the chance of award seats opening on either of the midnight flights to EWR/JFK?

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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 8:53 pm
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P class is the First Class redemption on LY. I see it as being open with 2 seats available on EF.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 9:21 pm
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I see it also, but AA tells me they can't book it...
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 8:10 am
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Originally Posted by AVIZ
I see it also, but AA tells me they can't book it...
Maybe this link can help you?
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...lines/elAl.jsp
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 2:59 am
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Very simple - you cannot book F using AA miles. The only way to book First Class on EL AL is to pay cash or use Matmid points. Sorry
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 7:30 pm
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Which partners offer LY first?
Which, if any, of El Al's partners offer one way first class rewards on LY? I would ideally like to find a way to transfer AMEX or UR points to one of these programs and then book the LY First ticket.

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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 4:43 am
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Which, if any, of El Al's partners offer one way first class rewards on LY? I would ideally like to find a way to transfer AMEX or UR points to one of these programs and then book the LY First ticket.

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None.

You can transfer AMEX directly to EL AL but it's a fortune of miles
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 5:11 am
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Not sure if it's possible, but...

Could one book C using AA miles, and then pay a buy-up fee to F?
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 11:09 am
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Unfortunately, C is not available for the dates I need. I would prefer C, but only P (F) is available for the dates needed.

Do Aeromexico or SAA book El Al First?
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 3:43 am
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Originally Posted by AVIZ
Unfortunately, C is not available for the dates I need. I would prefer C, but only P (F) is available for the dates needed.

Do Aeromexico or SAA book El Al First?
While I wouldn't bet my life on it, I'm almost positive that the only way to book F on EL AL is money or Matmid points.
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