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King David Lounge

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Reservations from the USA: 1-800-223-6700



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Baggage information

Carry on luggage
First Class Carry-on Luggage Allowance: 2 Pieces
Maximum Dimensions: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 18in x 10in (length x width x height)
You are entitled to two pieces of hand luggage weighing a total of 24 kg (52 pounds) – one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 16 kg (35 pounds) and another weighing up to 8 kg (17 pounds)
Business/Platinum Class Carry-on Luggage Allowance: 2 Pieces
Maximum Dimensions: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 18in x 10in (length x width x height)
You are entitled to two pieces of hand luggage weighing a total of 20 kg (44 pounds) – one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 16 kg (35 pounds) and another weighing up to 4 kg for a portable computer or attaché case
Economy Class Carry-on Luggage Allowance: 1 Piece
Maximum Dimensions: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 18in x 10in (length x width x height)
You are entitled to one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 8 kg (17pounds).
- Platinum/Gold Passengers
You are entitled to one piece of hand luggage weighing 8 kg (17 pounds) and another bag weighing up to 4 kg (8 pounds) for a portable computer or attaché case or similar (in two hand luggage pieces) – a total of 12 kg (26 pounds) permitted.
- Permitted Exception
Physicians on duty may carry two pieces of general hand luggage of a maximum weight of 24 kg (maximal weight of one piece of hand luggage is 16 kg).
When storing space is limited, passengers may be asked to check-in their hand bag.

Checked Baggage Allowance

All destinations except North America
- First Class: Up to 88 lb/40 kg
- Business Class: Up to 66 lb/30 kg
- Economy Class: Up to 44 lb/20 kg
- Maximum Dimensions of each piece: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
North American destinations and Brazil
- First Class: 4 pieces, weighing up to 70 lb/32 kg per piece
- Business Class: 3 pieces, weighing up to 70 lb/32 kg per piece
- Economy Class: 2 pieces, weighing up to 50 lb/23 kg per piece
- Maximum Dimensions of each piece: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
Attention passengers to Belgium Czech, Netherlands, Paris, Marseille, USA and UK: The airport authorities in Brussels Prague and UK prohibit loading luggage weighing more than 32 kg per piece.

Baggage Allowance for Infants (for whom a seat has not been purchased)
All destinations except North America: 22 lb/10 kg plus a baby carriage, carry cot, or safety seat
North American destinations and Brazil:
- First and Business Class: 70 lb/32 kg plus a baby carriage, carry cot, or safety seat
- Economy Class: 50 lb/23 kg plus a baby carriage, carry cot, or safety seat

Excess Baggage Fees

First and Business Class
To/From New York or Toronto:
$130 for every piece of luggage in excess of the permitted weight
$230 for every additional piece of luggage in excess of the number of pieces allowed
To/From Los Angeles:
$140 for every piece of luggage in excess of the permitted weight
$240 for every additional piece of luggage in excess of the number of pieces allowed
To/From Europe, Asia, and South Africa:
1.5% of the Full Fare Economy Class ticket price (Y class) for every kilogram, in each direction
The exact rate will be given at the El Al counter at the airport.

Economy Class
To/From New York or Toronto:
Over 50 lb/23 kg: $25
Over 70 lb/32 kg: $155
To/From Los Angeles:
Over 50 lb/23 kg: $25
Over 70 lb/32 kg: $165
To/From Europe, Asia, and South Africa:
1.5% of the Full Fare Economy Class ticket price (Y class) for every kilogram, in each direction
The exact rate will be given at the El Al counter at the airport.



Children information

Do I need to reserve a seat for my infant?
Children up to two years old (24 months), are not required to have their own seat as these children may sit on an adult's lap. Only one lap child is allowed per adult. If one adult is traveling with more than one infant under two years of age, a seat will have to be purchased for the second infant. You can also choose to purchase a seat for your infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device.
You may also reserve a baby cot when booking your flight. This service is available to passengers flying with babies up to 9 months old. The number of cots on each flight is limited.

Will I pay for my infant to travel?
Yes, a child up to two years old (24 months) is usually charged 10% of an adult fare plus taxes if he or she will be sitting on an adult's lap.

What if my child turns two on the trip; will I have to buy a ticket for the return flight?
Yes, a ticket will have to be purchased for any flight on which the infant will be over two years old.

What infant amenities are available on the aircraft I'll be flying (i.e. bassinets)?
El Al has a changing table and diaper in at least one lavatory on each aircraft.
Infant amenities vary by aircraft. When you're on the airplane page, look for the Infant Amenity Icon. If it is present, clicking on it will tell you what infant services are available on that airplane. If you do not see it, infant amenities are not offered on that aircraft. You can always contact El Al Airlines for more information.

What is the luggage allowance for my infant?
Infants traveling to the USA and Canada are entitled to luggage measuring no more than 45 in/115 cm and weighing no more than 50 lb/23 kg. To all other El Al destinations, infants are entitled to one piece of luggage weighing up to 22 kg/10 kg. This suitcase will be stored in the hold of the plane.

Can I sit in the exit row with my infant?
Neither lap children nor infants in car seats are allowed to sit in an exit row. In fact, all passengers in an exit row must be at least 15 years of age. In addition, infant seats are not allowed in the row directly in front of or directly behind an exit.



Pets

Pets can travel into the cabin or as checked baggage.

Does my pet qualify for travel?
- Dogs, cats, and birds weighing up to 17 lb/8 kg (including container) will be accepted for carriage in the cabin with an accompanying passenger, on condition that they are carried in a cage no larger than 40cm x 40cm x 21cm (15in x 15in x 8in) and can be stored under the passenger's seat. El Al Reservations must be notified in advance.
- All pets authorized for carriage must be provided with a Health/Vaccination Certificate and Entry Permits required by the relevant authorities at transit and/or end destination stations.
- El Al will not be responsible in the event that pets are not permitted passage or entry into any country.
- Animals showing clear signs of illness may not be approved for flight.
- The pilot is authorized to have the animal removed from the plane or transferred to the cargo hold, if the animal is clearly disturbing or has disturbed passengers.
- Birds and bird eggs (excluding chickens and their eggs) will not be approved for flights to London, unless a permit has been issued by the UK's Ministry of Agriculture.
- Pets will not be accepted for carriage in the passenger cabin accompanied by a passenger on flights to London, Johannesburg, Hong Kong and Australia. On these flights, pets will be sent in the hold of the aircraft as cargo and bills of lading must be issued for them (for clarification, call tel. 03-9176679) These pets must be housed in nose- and paw-proof crates (in a secured crate) as cargo, with bills of lading.
- Pets may not sit on the passenger's lap during takeoff and landing.
- Pets weighing more than 17 lb/8 kg (including container) will be accepted for carriage in the hold of the aircraft only.
- The animals must remain in the cage throughout the course of the flight.

What are the fees associated with pet transport?
Travel to Europe:
Up to 8 kilos: 1.5% of the price for Y class per kilogram. Due to operational constraints the final exact rate will be given only at the EL AL cashier at Ben-Gurion Airport or at the Early Check-In service.
9 - 50 kilos: $150 for one-way passage; $250 for round trip.
Every kilo over 50 kilos will be charged at the rate of $5.00.
No pets may be carried on flights from Luton (London) to Israel or from Israel to Luton (London).
Travel to Far East:
Up to 8 kilos: 1.5% of the price for Y class per kilogram.
 9 - 50 kilos: $500 for one-way passage; $1000 for round trip.
Every kilo over 50 kilos will be charged at the rate of $15.00
Travel to North America
To New York: $260 in each direction
To Los Angeles: $280 in each direction
To Toronto: $260 in each direction
From Los Angeles to Toronto: $160 in each direction
From Toronto to Los Angeles: $300 in each direction
Travel to South America:
From Sao Paulo: $280 in each direction