El Al raises excess baggage charge
Airline to charge $100 instead of $70 from economy class passengers for additional piece of baggage on long-haul flights
The company explained that it was forced to update its baggage charges in order to conform to the industry's acceptable prices. The new charge will stand at $100 instead of $70, one way – a 42% increase.
There will be no change in the overweight or excess baggage charges in the company's flights to Europe, which will remain $70 for one piece of additional baggage or overweight baggage of up to 32 kilos.
The company noted, however, that members of its frequent flyer club would be able to covert the cost of the additional baggage with a Matmid Frequent Flyer Club voucher, which will also increase from 140 points today to 200 points, one way.
Premium club members and premium class passengers will not be charged for additional baggage.
Business class upgrade charge increased
The company has also announced its plan to increase the charge for upgrading passengers from economy to business class on all flights as of November.
The current charge stands at $149-299 for short and medium haul flights (one way), and will increase to $200-400 starting next month.
The upgrade charge for long-haul destinations (excluding Los Angeles) currently stands at $349-699, and will be increased to $450-900 (one way).
