EL AL Israel Airlines Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Special $120 Rebate Promotion and Introduces Fun Flights from Israel for Families Traveling this Summer
New York, NY – May 29, 2008 – EL AL, Israel’s national airline, is proud to announce a summer promotion available from any EL AL gateway city in the U.S.A. (JFK, Newark, Miami and Los Angeles), timed with the airline’s 60th anniversary celebration this year. In addition, EL AL will also offer an in-flight experience for children traveling on nonstop flights from Israel called ELALCHIK.
EL AL is 60 years old this year and Israel is 60 too. To celebrate, we’re giving you $120 toward a future flight.
Passengers traveling roundtrip in economy class to Israel this summer, between July 9 and August 12 are eligible to receive a $120 voucher toward their next EL AL flight.
To take advantage of this special 60th anniversary promotion, each passenger should send both boarding cards (to and from Israel during the above travel dates) as well as a copy of their e-ticket to EL AL Israel Airlines (15 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010, Attention: 120 Special). In return, each passenger will receive a $120 rebate voucher in the mail for their next trip to Israel on EL AL in any class of service (Economy, Platinum Business, First) for departures through August 20, 2009.
To receive the check for $120, simply email or mail your eticket of the second roundtrip ticket to Israel and the voucher number to 120@elalusa.com or to the EL AL address listed above.
The first 5,000 eligible EL AL passengers (1,000 passengers each week for the five-week promotion) are entitled to receive the $120 discount on a first-come, first-serve basis. More details are available at www.elal.com/120
ELALCHIK Looney Tunes Family Fun Flights
This summer, EL AL is proud to transform close to 100 flights to New York (JFK/Newark) as well as to other European destinations into special fun and memorable family flights called ELALCHIK. Characters dressed as Tweety, Bugs Bunny, Taz and other Looney Tunes stars will entertain EL AL young passengers during these family flights. Upon boarding the aircraft before their fun-filled journey begins, every child receives a special welcome and can be photographed with a Looney Tunes character. The children will also receive a complimentary Looney Tunes activity kit which includes a puzzle, stickers, an activity booklet and other EL AL goodies. Children can also participate in interesting activities such as becoming a young in-flight cabin crew member called DAYALCHIK. Each DAYALCHIK wears an apron and assists the regular in-flight crew with distributing gifts to other children. DAYALCHIK’s fulfilling all their in-flight obligations will be invited to visit the cockpit and receive a postcard signed by the captain! As EL AL is the official carrier of the Israeli Olympic team to the games in Beijing this summer, the EL ALCHIK experience is more sports oriented than ever.
All EL AL state-of-the-art 747-400 and 777 aircraft are equipped with personal tv’s in all classes of service and a wide variety of in-flight entertainment is offered, including the Looney Tunes Active Channel. Freshly prepared special children’s meals are available on EL AL flights from the U.S.A. and feature chicken fingers with corn and potato latkes for the main meal, lunch or dinner. For breakfast, apple-filled pancakes or French toast is served with fresh fruit and a fruit smoothie. As with any special EL AL meal, these must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance by contacting any travel agent or by calling EL AL at 1-800-223-6700.
“EL AL is thrilled to be celebrating its 60th anniversary along with Israel this year and offer passengers the first of many promotions and activities in conjunction with this special celebration,” said Offer Gat, EL AL CEO, North and Central America.
“Summer is also the season for family travel so with this special $60 plus $60 savings,
EL AL is providing a more affordable vacation while making the travel experience easier for parents and more memorable for children.”
Special Family Offers for Travel to Israel
Special discounts on EL AL are available for children up to age 12 and for anyone over the age of 60. Children aged 2-12 can also get free membership to Matmid Kids, the EL AL Matmid Frequent Flyer Club for children, which allows them to earn points just like adults even though they receive a reduced fare.
EL AL WEEKLY SUMMER SCHEDULE THRU 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)
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. 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.