early bird airfares from the U.S.A. to Israel

Special companion fares also offered 
from New York and Los Angeles

New York, NY – February 28, 2008 – EL AL, Israel’s national airline, is proud to announce reduced spring early bird airfares in Economy Class from New York (JFK/Newark), Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as special companion fares. These promotions are all available for travel to Israel between April 1 and May 31, 2008.

With the special spring early bird roundtrip airfare offer, EL AL passengers can fly from various EL AL gateway cities in the USA in Economy Class with increased savings.
From New York (JFK/Newark), passengers can fly nonstop to Tel Aviv for just $1,133; from Miami passengers can travel on the only nonstop flights (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday) for just $1,383 and from Los Angeles, passengers can also travel on the only nonstop flights (five every week, as of April 1) for $1,483. Traveling from Chicago, passengers can fly for $1,303 via a leading domestic carrier to connect to an EL AL nonstop flight to/from Israel.

EL AL is also offering special roundtrip companion fares when reservations, ticketing and travel for two passengers are made at the same time on the same flights/dates. From Los Angeles, passengers can fly nonstop to Israel in Economy Class and the roundtrip fare is $1,433 per person.

A roundtrip companion fare is also offered in Platinum Business and First Class from New York (JFK/Newark) and Los Angeles. Business Class passengers from New York (JFK/Newark) pay $3,451 per person and in First Class the cost is $5,637 per person. The roundtrip fares from Los Angeles, per person, nonstop to Tel Aviv in Platinum Business Class costs $3,976, and $7,105 in First Class.

“We are happy to provide EL AL passengers the opportunity to save 15-20% on spring fares to Israel in all classes of service, by either booking early or traveling with a companion” stated Offer Gat, EL AL CEO, North & Central America. “And, combined with this savings, EL AL passengers can choose from a substantially increased frequency of nonstop flights to Israel this year and enjoy our excellent in flight service.”

WEEKLY SPRING AND SUMMER SCHEDULE (APRIL 1 - OCTOBER 31, 2008)

JFK	16 nonstops
Newark	6 nonstops (Daily except Shabbat)
Miami	3 nonstops (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday)
Los Angeles	5 nonstops (Sunday through Thursday)

EL AL Premium Class passengers in First and Platinum Business Classes traveling from New York (JFK/Newark), Miami and Los Angeles can now relax in beautiful, new modern lounges at JFK, Los Angeles and Miami International Airports prior to their EL AL flights.  Each lounge is equipped with a high-tech Business Center, ensuring all communication and business needs are met prior to take-off.  In the luxurious King David lounge at JFK, premium class passengers can also shower prior to boarding their nonstop flight.

To reserve any new special spring EL AL airfare, passengers should call EL AL at 1-800-223-6700, visit www.elal.com, or contact any travel agent. 

The above roundtrip airfares are available on select EL AL flights and are subject to availability. $1483 “N class” early bird fare & $1433 “N Companion” fare must be purchased within 72 hours of confirmed reservation. EL AL companion fares from Los Angeles in Platinum Business and First Class are available on outbound flights Monday through Wednesday and on return flights Tuesday through Thursday.  Above prices do not include $84.30 applicable taxes. (These include the September 11 security fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement, up to $5 one-way and $10 roundtrip.)  EL AL reserves the right to cancel promotions at any time.  Cancellation/change penalties and other restrictions apply. 

About EL AL
EL AL, Israel's national airline, offers the most nonstop flights between New York (JFK/Newark) and Israel and the only nonstop service from Miami and Los Angeles.  EL AL is the only airline with First Class service on nonstop flights between the U.S.A and Israel.  EL AL flies to more than 40 destinations worldwide from Israel and to many additional destinations via partnership agreements with other airlines.  EL AL has annual revenues of about $1.8 billion and carries approximately 1.8 million passengers annually.  Your Israel experience begins the moment you board EL AL.
 

EL AL embodies Israel’s values of innovation and caring and the promise of a genuine Israeli welcome.  For updated daily departure and arrival flight information, travelers can call (800) EL AL-747, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  For reservations, call EL AL at (800) 223-6700 or any travel agent or visit www.elal.com, where travelers now also have the option of convenient, time saving online check-in for flights departing EL AL gateway cities in North America.

EL AL. It’s not just an airline. It’s Israel.