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El Al Israel Airlines Baggage allowance and fee

IATA : LY

ICAO : ELY

CallSign : ELAL

Founded : 1948

Key people : David Brodet (Chairman) | Gonen Usishkin (CEO) | Eli Rozenberg (Controlling shareholder)

Country : Israel

Office Address : PO Box 41 Ben Gurion Airport Lod, 70100 Israel

City : Ben Gurion Airport in Central District, Israel, near Lod.

State :

Zip Code : 70100

Phone number : 1 (800) 223-6700

Official Website :

Carry-on Baggage 

El Al Israel Airlines' carry-on baggage policy:

Cabin Class Carry-On Allowance Personal Item Max Weight

Economy

1 bag 1 personal item (such as a purse or laptop) 8 kg (17.6 lbs)

Premium Economy

1 bag 1 personal item (such as a purse or laptop) 8 kg (17.6 lbs)

Business Class

2 bags 1 personal item (such as a purse or laptop) 16 kg (35.3 lbs)

First Class

2 bags 1 personal item (such as a purse or laptop) 16 kg (35.3 lbs)

Note: The maximum dimensions for the carry-on bag are 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 18in x 10in). Passengers are also allowed to bring additional items such as a coat, umbrella, or duty-free shopping bag on board, but these items must be able to fit under the seat or in the overhead bin.

Checked Baggage

El Al Israel Airlines' checked baggage policy:

Cabin Class Checked Baggage Allowance Max Weight per Bag Max Dimensions per Bag

Economy

1 bag 23 kg (50.7 lbs) 158cm (62in)

Premium Economy

2 bags 23 kg (50.7 lbs) per bag 158cm (62in) per bag

Business Class

2 bags 32 kg (70.5 lbs) per bag 158cm (62in) per bag

First Class

3 bags 32 kg (70.5 lbs) per bag 158cm (62in) per bag

Note: Passengers who are members of the airline's frequent flyer program or who have purchased certain fare types may be entitled to additional baggage allowances. Any bags that exceed the weight or size limit will be subject to excess baggage fees, which can vary depending on the route and class of travel. Passengers are advised to check the airline's website or contact the airline directly for more information on baggage allowances and fees.

Personal item and Carry on

Economy class passengers can take 1 bag of 8 Kg as carry-on baggage.  Business-class passengers can take 2 bags of total 20 Kg weight and for Premium passengers, 2 bags weighing 12 Kg total but each bag cannot be more than 8 Kg. All baggage should have a linear measurement of 115cm. All passengers are allowed to take only 1 item as a personal item like a laptop bag, purse, camera bag, diaper bag, etc. Measurement of the personal item should be within 30 cm X 38 cm X 18 cm.

Checked baggage

Business-class passengers can take 2 bags of a total of 2 Kg each. The Premium passengers are allowed 2 bags weighing 32 Kg each but Economy class passengers can take 1 bag of 23 Kg as check-in baggage. All baggage should have a maximum linear dimension of 158cm.

The following fees apply for adding a piece of checked luggage or for overweight baggage:

Service type

Up to 3 hours before the flight

Less than 3 hours before the flight

Adding a piece of checked baggage

            The fee varies

$90

Overweight baggage
​Between 23 kg and 32 kg

The fee varies

$90

Oversize baggage
(158-277 cm)

$65

$100

The Far East and Africa

 Service type

Up to 3 hours before the flight

Less than 3 hours before the flight

Adding a piece of checked baggage

The fee varies

$140

Overweight baggage
Between 23 kg and 32 kg

The fee varies

$140

Oversize baggage
(158-277 cm)

$65

$140

North America

                         Service type

Up to 3 hours before the flight

Less than 3 hours before the flight

Adding one piece of checked baggage

$105

$130

Adding a second or subsequent piece of checked baggage

$185

$200

Overweight baggage
Between 23 kg and 32 kg

$105

$130

Oversize baggage
(158-277 cm)

$185

$200

El Al Israel Airlines Baggage Policy FAQ's

Diaper bags, laptop bags, purse, camera bags are some of the items that can be carried as personal item.

Items which are flammable, radioactive, toxic, corrosive and explosive are strictly forbidden to be carried in the aircraft.

Baggage Type Up to 3 hours to departure 3 Hours or Less to departure
The first piece of excess baggage​ $95 $110
2 - 5 excess baggage $185 $200
​​23-32 Kg overweight ​​​ $95 $110
​​Oversized baggage(158-277 cm) $185 $200

The given above EL AL Israel excess baggage allowance table will help you out with the excess baggage fee as per route and departure timing.

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