https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ en Wed, 13 May 2026 20:43:32 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2217894-jetex-lounge-tlv-c.html Wed, 13 May 2026 19:46:35 GMT The just-opened JETEX at TLV C will solely accept Israeli issued AMEX cards, while the 2 new Aspire lounges at B & E would get the biz class/status crowds...

Essentially, Priority Pass is no longer accepted at TLV and even a non-IL AMEX would not get you in unless you are in J or has an alliance status ( Aspire E would handle Star Alliance status for example).

A little hack for the JETEX lounge C is actually using a Dragon Pass pass/membership, possibly by being less prevalent than the Priority Pass membership it wordked out to be the only eligible global lounge program to get you into a lounge at TLV... ]]> EL AL | Matmid Doors Closing https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2217894-jetex-lounge-tlv-c.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2217440-virgin-gold-king-david-lounge-access.html Tue, 05 May 2026 07:56:12 GMT Anyone know how strict KDL access is for Virgin gold - is it only allowed for someone flying on VS codeshare to london or is it allowed if you are on any el al flight? Anyone know how strict KDL access is for Virgin gold - is it only allowed for someone flying on VS codeshare to london or is it allowed if you are on any el al flight? ]]> EL AL | Matmid nombody https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2217440-virgin-gold-king-david-lounge-access.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2217033-arkia-tlv-stn-cancelled-48hrs-before-flight-options.html Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:38:30 GMT ticket bought 9 days ago, I fully understand the geopolitical situation but there is currently no degredation or harshening of flight rules (I think) What options do I have to get to London (ticket bought on Kiwi) Compensation not a priority... ticket bought 9 days ago, I fully understand the geopolitical situation but there is currently no degredation or harshening of flight rules (I think)

What options do I have to get to London (ticket bought on Kiwi)

Compensation not a priority but it is FT... ]]> EL AL | Matmid seaskybound https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2217033-arkia-tlv-stn-cancelled-48hrs-before-flight-options.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216776-contacting-customer-service-regarding-voucher.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:50:41 GMT Greeings, We are a family of five and our flight from JFK to TLV on March 25, 2026, was rescheduled by El Al and we chose the cancellation option. This trip was booked roughly a year ago and was paid through a voucher (issued for a previously... Greeings,
We are a family of five and our flight from JFK to TLV on March 25, 2026, was rescheduled by El Al and we chose the cancellation option. This trip was booked roughly a year ago and was paid through a voucher (issued for a previously cancelled flight following the commencement of the war in Gaza) and an additional credit card payment. We receive the cash portion reimbursement within a few days but were never compensated for the amount of the voucher (either in cash or in the form of another voucher). We have tried contacting El Al via Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, the phone....no responses. I understand the magnitude of issues the airline is dealing with but we're actually looking to book a flight in the near future for later this year. Any thoughts/ideas are sincerely appreciated!

Thanks.
]]> EL AL | Matmid EugeneNY99 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216776-contacting-customer-service-regarding-voucher.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216653-connecting-europe-without-passport-control.html Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:38:22 GMT Hi, Going from TLV to ORD, first leg with ElAl - is there an airport in Europe we can connect in without going through passport control? E.g., if we fly through CDG - does one need to go through passport control there from non-Schengen to... Hi,
Going from TLV to ORD, first leg with ElAl - is there an airport in Europe we can connect in without going through passport control?
E.g., if we fly through CDG - does one need to go through passport control there from non-Schengen to non-Schengen?
Thanks! ]]> EL AL | Matmid miritom https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216653-connecting-europe-without-passport-control.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216571-group-booking-elal-elal-protect-available.html Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:05:10 GMT Hi, What are the differences in terms of ticket flexibility for a group booking with ElAl? E.g., is ElAl Protect available? Is it possible to do a group booking directly with ElAl instead of going through a travel agent? Any other differences we... Hi,
What are the differences in terms of ticket flexibility for a group booking with ElAl?
E.g., is ElAl Protect available?
Is it possible to do a group booking directly with ElAl instead of going through a travel agent?
Any other differences we should be aware of in terms of check in, etc for group booking?
For a group of 10ish people, would it be preferable to split to two bookings?
Thanks! ]]> EL AL | Matmid miritom https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216571-group-booking-elal-elal-protect-available.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216520-flycard-moving-cal-isracard.html Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:54:25 GMT As I'm sure most of you did, I received an email from ElAl explaining the termination of the agreement on Dec 31st 2026. What the email failed to mention is that Flycard is moving to Isracard, and applications will seemingly be open as of April 2026 - see Passport News (Ivrit), and Globes (English).
A few days later, another article appeared in Globes stating that Cal is threatening litigation. ]]> EL AL | Matmid Calculated Risk https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216520-flycard-moving-cal-isracard.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216479-lounge-access-when-upgrading.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:46:26 GMT At some point in the not-too-distant past, I believe that LY announced that people who upgrade to business class by "bidding" for an upgrade will no longer get lounge access. It looks as if the Web site also describes that policy.

However, my wife upgraded that way on a recent flight. Then, when she checked in at JFK, the agent gave her a lounge pass, and she didn't even ask for it.

Was she lucky? Has the policy changed? ]]> EL AL | Matmid alvn https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/el-al-matmid/2216479-lounge-access-when-upgrading.html