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| Flying with sporting equipment? | |
| Are you planning the perfect ski vacation? Maybe heading out for a wild bike trip? Wherever you're going, there are a few things you need to know before you start packing. So now that we’ve gotten warmed up, here’s some important information about flying with sporting equipment. | |
| Important to know | |
| We offer complimentary transport of sports equipment in place of your standard checked baggage, under the following conditions: | |
| - Economy Class (excluding Lite fares) and Premium Class: Sports equipment with dimensions up to 190 cm (length + width + height) and weighing up to 30 kg. | |
| - Business Class: Sports equipment with dimensions up to 190 cm (length + width + height) and weighing up to 32 kg. | |
| Note: For those flying with skiing or snowboarding equipment, please see the additional benefits below. | |
| If your equipment weighs up to 32 kg and its total measurements (length + height + width) are under 277 cm, it can be sent as overweight baggage, but you’ll need to contact the El Al call center for approval. | |
| If your equipment exceeds the permitted dimensions, or you prefer to send your equipment separately from your permitted baggage allowance, you can transport the equipment as cargo via the EL AL Cargo Division (Tel. +972-3-977-1177 or according to the details listed on the website). | |
| Additional Sports Equipment | |
| If you need to bring sports equipment in addition to your standard baggage allowance, the following applies: | |
| Allowed Dimensions and Weight: Sports equipment with dimensions up to 277 cm (length + width + height) and weighing up to 50 kg. | |
| Fees: | |
| - Europe, the Middle East, and Morocco: $70 one way. | |
| - Far East and North America: $150 one way. | |
| Please ensure that your sports equipment meets these requirements to take advantage of our sports equipment transport service. | |
| Payment for the transport of sporting equipment will be made at the airport only and cannot be made in advance. Costs are determined according to the following regulations: | |
| The final cost will be determined on the date of payment, according to the service cost on that date. Costs may vary depending on destination and flight, according to the sole discretion of the airline. | |
| Checked baggage containing sporting equipment must meet the permitted size and weight dimensions for that passenger’s checked baggage allowance. If your equipment exceeds the permitted dimensions, excess baggage charges will apply, according to the regulations stipulated on this page. | |
| Prices are displayed in US dollars. At some airports, payment is allowed only in local currency, according to the conversion rate on the date of payment. | |
| Transporting snowboards and ski equipment? | |
| In addition to the equipment and baggage allowance permitted for each passenger, you may also bring ski and snowboard equipment at no extra charge (doesn't apply on LITE fare ticket), as long as it's packed into one checked bag that weighs up to 50 kg and its total measurements do not exceed 277 cm (length + height + width). | |
| If your ski equipment exceeds the permitted dimensions, you’ll need to contact El Al’s Cargo Division (Tel: +972-3-977-1177). | |
| What does Ski and snowboards equipment include? | |
| Ski equipment includes one pair of skis, one pair of poles and one pair of ski boots. | |
| Snowboard equipment includes one snowboard and one pair of ski boots. | |
| Transporting bicycles? | |
| You can transport a bicycle at no extra charge instead of your regular checked baggage, as long as the bicycle is packed into a checked bag and meets the weight and/or size dimensions of your permitted baggage allowance (determined by the cabin class you’re flying in). | |
| Please note | |
| Motorized bicycles cannot be transported! For exceptional cases, please contact our Cargo Division. Transport of bicycles is subject to El Al approval and depends on available space in the cargo hold. | |
| Transport of bicycles also requires pre-approval from the EL AL call center. You will be charged only after you arrive at the airport, providing your bicycle is packed according to the following regulations: | |
| Remove the pedals. | |
| Dismantle the handlebar. | |
| Let out some air from the wheels and separate one wheel from the rest of the bicycle. | |
| Make sure to pack the bicycle in a box/special case, to protect it from damage and to prevent leakage of hydraulic fluid. | |
| Please note | |
| The information here applies to EL AL flights on EL AL aircrafts only. It does not apply to continuing flights or flights with other airlines. | |
| It is the passenger's responsibility to stay updated and comply with the conditions and guidelines of the destination country. EL AL will not bear any responsibility if the destination country refuses to admit the passenger's equipment. | |
| Please note that in accordance with transport conditions, EL AL does not bear responsibility for fragile or valuable items. If your sporting equipment is fragile and/or valuable, we recommend purchasing special travel insurance for it. |