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Israeli airlines Israir and Arkia have announced updates to their luggage fees for international flights, effective January 1, 2025. Below are the new prices.
Israir
- Carry-on (trolley): Increases from $18 to $20 per direction.
- Checked suitcase (up to 50 lbs.): Remains at $45 per direction.
- Two checked suitcases (up to 50 lbs. each): Increases from $70 to $75 per direction.
- Single oversized suitcase (up to 66 lbs.): Increases from $60 to $65 per direction.
Arkia
The price increase applies only to carry-on luggage:
- Carry-on (trolley): Increases from $10 to $15 when booked in advance.
- Checked suitcase (up to 50 lbs.): Remains at $40 per direction.
- Additional checked suitcase: Remains at $60 per direction.
El Al
El Al has announced no changes to its luggage fees:
- Free carry-on: Available for all passengers, including those with Lite tickets.
- Checked baggage: Free for passengers with Classic tickets or higher.
- For Lite tickets, checked baggage incurs a fee, with prices varying by destination, season, and when the luggage is added:
- When booking the ticket: Starting at $35 per direction.
- Adding luggage later: Prices increase and can exceed $100 per direction if paid at the airport counter.
- Exception: On flights to the United States, both checked baggage and carry-ons are included in the ticket price.
Special Benefits for IDF Soldiers:
- Active-duty and reserve IDF soldiers who have completed over 60 reserve days since the start of the war (October 7) are eligible for special benefits with Lite tickets:
- Two free luggage benefits: Checked baggage for both outbound and return flights.
- Two free seating benefits: Preferred seating at no additional cost.
- Booking cancellation: Full refund eligibility in case of cancellation.
This means IDF soldiers purchasing Lite tickets will enjoy benefits similar to those of Classic tickets.
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Air Haifa
Air Haifa has also announced no changes to its luggage fees:
- Carry-on: $19 for destinations like Cyprus and $29 for Greece.
- Checked suitcase (up to 50 lbs.): $39 for Cyprus and $49 for Greece.
Note: These prices apply to luggage booked online. Adding luggage at the airport will cost double.