El Al Airlines announced Thursday to travel agents that from here on in the company will operate a new low-budget class, called E-class, on its flights according to demand. E-class ticket prices will be significantly lower.
Passengers flying in E-class will have to pay extra for in-flight food service and for checking baggage, nor will frequent fliers accumulate points on such flights. Also, travel agents will not receive commission for selling such tickets.
The company will allocate 15,000 seats to E-class for flights departing in November and December to all European destinations, as well as Thailand and India. Ticket prices will range from $250 for closer European cities to $370 to destinations like Amsterdam and Paris, and $399 to London. Tickets to Mumbai and Thailand will be $699 for youths and $799 for adults. On Thailand and India flights, food service will be provided, but E-class passengers will not receive the same meal as the other passengers.
A letter sent Thursday to travel agents noted that E-class passengers will be able to purchase additional services, such as seat assignments and baggage check. Passengers who want to check-in at the airport will be asked to pay $10. Otherwise, check-in will be done via El Al's website.
Passengers will be allowed to take a carry-on bag with them on the plane that weighs no more than 8kg (about 17 lbs).
Checked baggage will cost E-class passengers $20 per bag on each leg of their flight to European destinations, and $30 to the Far East. Passengers who want a seat assignment will be asked to pay $20 per direction and will be allowed to reserve a seat up to 38 hours prior to their flight.
Special meals will not be available in E-class. Bassinets will also not be made available to people traveling with children in E-class. In addition, unaccompanied children will not be allowed to fly in this section.
The E-class passengers will be seated at the back of the aircraft and will receive free beverage service.
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