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El Al offers cabin classes designed to suit every type of traveller and budget
Economy Class
Comfortable seating with personal entertainment on Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, complimentary kosher meals, and checked baggage on most fares.
Premium Economy
Extra legroom and wider seats, enhanced meal service, 2 pieces of checked baggage (23 kg each), and dedicated cabin on select aircraft.
Business Class
Fully flat beds in 1-2-1 configuration on Boeing 787 and 777, Salvatore Ferragamo amenity kits, premium kosher dining by celebrity chef Assaf Granit, and lounge access.
El Al connects the UK to destinations across the globe. Below are some popular routes UK travellers book through Crystal Travel.
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Eilat
New York
Los Angeles
Miami
Bangkok
Mumbai
Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv is El Al's main hub and Israel's primary international gateway. The airport is known for its stringent security measures and recommends passengers arrive at least 3 hours before departure. El Al operates King David lounges for business class passengers and Matmid elite members. The airport serves as the connection point for El Al's network to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Matmid Club is El Al's free-to-join loyalty programme. As a member, you can earn miles every time you fly and redeem them for flights, upgrades, and partner services.
| Status Level | Requirement | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Matmid | Free to join | Earn 6 points per dollar spent, redeem for flights, upgrades, and extras. |
| Silver | 3,000 Diamonds | 8 points per dollar, 1 extra bag, priority waitlist. |
| Gold | 6,000 Diamonds | 10 points per dollar, King David lounge access, 2 extra bags, one-class upgrade voucher. |
| Platinum | 10,000 Diamonds | 12 points per dollar, all Gold benefits plus priority boarding, free upgrades subject to availability. |
| Top Platinum | Invitation only | Highest earning rate, all Platinum benefits, lifetime Gold status eligibility. |
When booking with Crystal Travel, add your Matmid Club membership number at checkout so miles are credited correctly.
Don't want to pay the full amount upfront? No problem. Crystal Travel offers flexible Book Now Pay Later options so you can secure your El Al flight today and spread the cost over time.
Find out more about our Book Now Pay Later flights options and how easy it is to get started.
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