The airline has announced it will allow passengers who purchase European-class airline tickets to cancel at no cost • Israir and the flying carpet have already announced a similar move
The spread of the virus is hurting the revenue. EL AL plane // Photo: Coco
Now also EL AL: After Schraier and the flying carpet company announced the possibility of booking flights and canceling them without cancellation fees, EL AL also comes out with a similar announcement - pointing to the big changes going on in the aviation and tourism world lately, following the spread of the Corona virus.
Following the Corona virus: Ministry of Health has published new guidelines for travelers to China // Photo: Ministry of Health
El Al said in a statement on Wednesday that "the company understands that even during such a period, passengers want to feel safe when they book a flight and therefore, by the end of the month, El Al will allow passengers to book 'Classic' airfare (a more expensive ticket including baggage and seating) , SJ), and cancel them up to six hours before take-off at no cost. "
Please note that the ticket can be changed and not canceled, and the option to book flights with the option to cancel is valid for only the next 10 days, until February 29. The benefit is also valid for European destinations only and tickets booked for the coming year.
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Minister of Transport Bezalel Smutrich said this morning in a radio interview to "here" that there was a $ 50 million decrease in revenue, due to a significant drop in ticket sales to Thailand and cancellation of flights to Hong Kong and Beijing. In less than a month, the company will launch the first line ever between Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the line will be launched at a problematic time for the company due to growing concern among travelers to reach the Far East destinations.
