Upgrade to Premium Class
Assured Advance Upgrade to Business Class: In exchange for double points when purchasing a flight ticket in Economy Class to destinations in North America in B class and to all other destinations in Q class (instead of purchasing a ticket in Y, S or M class).
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Reduced price last-minute upgrade: Upgrading to a premium class for a reduced, attractive price 48 hours before the flight and at the airport. The upgrade is given on a space available basis and is subject to Matmid Club regulations.
The list of priorities for a reduced price last-minute upgrade is as follows
- Member’s tier
- Type of flight ticket
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EXECUTIVE Members (Excluding Matmid - TL Members),and FLY CARD PREMIUM credit card holders
- The number of basic points earned by the member over the preceding 12-month period from EL AL flights, UP flights and from FLY CARD PREMIUM credit card only
- Seniority as club member
Until December 9, 2014, the list of priorities for a reduced price last-minute upgrade was as follows
- Member’s tier
- Type of flight ticket
- The number of basic points earned by the member over the preceding 12-month period from EL AL flights, UP flights and from FLY CARD PREMIUM credit card only
- Seniority as club member
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High Availability of Bonus Tickets
Gold members can utilize bonus tickets in non-designated bonus classes, for a higher number of points. The benefit is subject to availability in H class.
To view the Table of Required Points for Various Destinations
Baggage Benefits
Hand luggage: Economy Class passengers may carry aboard the plane one standard size piece of hand luggage + a portable computer, with a total inclusive weight not exceeding 12 kilos.
Baggage sent to the hold of the aircraft: The baggage allowance for Gold members flying Economy Class is 2 suitcases weighing up to 32 kilos each. In addition, FLY CARD and FLY CARD PREMIUM credit card holders receive a 50% discount for another piece of baggage (above the permitted allowance).
For advance reservations up to 6 hours before the flight departure time
For information about baggage benefits
Assured Seating in Economy Class
Gold members have assured seating in Economy Class up to 48 hours before the flight, when purchasing a flight ticket in Y class (except during holiday seasons, on code share flights, on flights designated for groups and for reasons not within EL AL's control).
Additional Information:
Until February 9, 2015
- To receive Gold membership in the Matmid Club, you must accumulate 2,000 points or 1,500 points + 30 flight segments during a period of 12 consecutive months
- To renew membership in the Matmid Club, you must accumulate 1,800 points or 1,500 points + 30 flight segments during a period of 12 consecutive months
- Benefits for FLY CARD and FLY CARD PREMIUM credit card holders are for members with an Israeli bank account
- Using tier-related benefits is subject to Matmid Club Regulations