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Excess Baggage Policy

Excess Baggage Policy on EL AL Flights

The permitted quota for baggage on EL AL flights is determined by the class that appears on the reservation and/or flight ticket, but we will be pleased to assist passengers arriving with baggage that exceeds the permitted allowance. You have the option of purchasing a baggage entitlement for an extra piece of baggage, either while purchasing your flight ticket on the website or after the purchase.

Three types of flight tickets will be offered in Economy Class to all of EL AL`s European destinations.
From now on, you can purchase the flight package that best suits your needs and pay only for the components you choose.

For flights departing as of October 15th 2018.

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Baggage Allowance on EL AL Aircraft

Excess Baggage Rates on Flights to Europe until October 14th 2018

Type of service	Up to 6 Hours Before the Flight	6 Hours or Less Before the Flight
First piece of excess baggage	$85	$100
Extra piece of excess baggage (2-5)	$85	$100
23-32 kilos overweight	$55	$70
Oversized piece of baggage (158-277 cm)	$85	$100

Excess Baggage Policy to Europe departing as of October 15th 2018

 Type of service Lite
Classic
Flex

Second to fifth bag
(up to 23 kg per unit)

Pre order*
$35 $35 $35
At the airport
$70 $70 $70
Special baggage** With an additional charge With an additional charge With an additional charge

Type of service	Lite	Classic	Flex
Second to fifth bag (up to 23 kg per unit)	Pre order*
$35	$35	$35
At the airport
$70	$70	$70
Special baggage**	With an additional charge	With an additional charge	With an additional charge

* On EL AL`s Website, at the Call Center (reservation at the Call Center - additional handling fee of $10) and with travel agents. Reservations must be made up to 6 hours prior to the flight.
** Special baggage, such as pets, sports equipment, musical instruments

- Prices are per passenger, per flight segment.

- Booking seats/baggage through the Customer Service Center entails a handling fee of $10 per person. Booking the seat or service through the website does not entail a handling fee.

- Booking Flight ticket through the Customer Service Center entails a handling fee of $15 per person. Booking the service through the website does not entail a handling fee.

Excess Baggage Rates on EL AL Flights

Type of service	Up to 6 Hours Before the Flight	6 Hours or Less Before the Flight
First piece of excess baggage	$85	$100
Extra piece of excess baggage (2-5)	$185	$200
23-32 kilos overweight	$85	$100
Oversized piece of baggage (158-277 cm)	$185	$200

The prices are per passenger per flight segment, according to the baggage being transported
Purchasing excess baggage entitlement up to 6 hours before the flight can be completed through EL AL's website (personal area), EL AL's call center (*2250/+972-3-9771111) or your travel agent
Passengers are permitted a maximum of 5 pieces of baggage per passenger. A sixth piece or more will be handled by EL AL's Cargo Department in advance. Please contact the EL AL Telephone Service Center at Tel. *2250 or 03-9771111

+ Comments Regarding Baggage Sent to the Hold of the Aircraft

The permitted baggage allowance as specified below is valid when EL AL operates the significant segment of the itinerary; in other words it is the MSC - Most Significant Carrier
Premium Class is available on Dreamliner aircraft only
Baggage allowance is determined by the class that appears on the reservation and/or flight ticket
The size of the baggage in the next clause refers to the sum of the length + width + depth
The maximum size permitted per suitcase (or any other piece of baggage) is 158 cm.
The charge for exceeding the dimensions, 158 cm to 277 cm is:
Europe destinations:
$65- Pre Order
$100 - at the airport
Other EL AL destinations:

$185- Pre Order

$200 - at the airport
In cases of excess size (up to 277 cm) or excess weight (up to 32 kilos) will be charged for each unit of baggage a fee of:
$100 - Pre Order
$170 - at the airport
The maximum size permitted for an infant’s suitcase (length + width + depth) is 115 cm, Excluding Lite tickets
Some countries of the world use the British measurement system of pounds for weight and inches for size. 1 kilo equals 2.20 pounds. 1 cm equals 0.4 inches
A piece of baggage weighing more than 32 kilos and/or exceeding 277 cm in size will be handled by EL AL's Cargo Division. Please call the EL AL Telephone Service Center at Tel. 03-9771111 or *2250
The maximum number of pieces of baggage permitted to a passenger is 5. A sixth unit or more must be handled in advance by EL AL's Cargo Division. Please call the EL AL Telephone Service Center at 03-9771111 or *2250
Infants' accessory equipment – As parents of an infant (ages 0-2), you are entitled to take with you a folding pram (stroller) as a full stroller/carry seat/safety seat for the infant. You can use the stroller until you reach the entrance of the plane at which time it will be stored in the hold. A safety/carry seat will be tagged during check-in and sent to the hold of the plane. In cases where the infant is not flying and the parents are taking a safety seat/carry seat/stroller – these items will be counted as part of the infant's baggage allowance in addition to the baggage he is entitled to.
If you are flying with a small child (over 2 years), the child's stroller or safety seat will be sent to the hold of the aircraft free of charge
Where a destination is mentioned – this refers to flights to and from that destination
Prices are per direction
Prices are in US dollars. In some airports, payment is taken only in the local currency according to the exchange rate on the day of payment
For those flying to or from India: A government service tax of 5% will be collected for air travel in economy class, domestic and international flights from Mumbai to Tel Aviv and 12% for air travel in a premium class other Than Economy cabin (i.e. Premium, Business, First) domestic and international.
Payment for excess baggage can be made through EL AL's Telephone Service Center or at the airport
EL AL reserves the right to change the rates for excess baggage from time to time. The effective price is that which is in effect on the day of payment for the service
Any damage to your luggage should be reported at one of the Lost and Found counters immediately after landing
All the above information refers to EL AL flights on EL AL aircraft and does not include code share flights and flights on foreign airlines, including continuation flights

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