El Al Business Class

Airline overview

El Al is Israel's flag carrier known for industry-leading security and direct non-stop flights from multiple US cities to Tel Aviv. The 787 business class offers a modern lie-flat experience.

The business class experience

El Al Business Class features Lie-flat with direct aisle access (787). Seat width is 21 inches and fully extended bed length is 78 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on El Al's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via 15.4-inch touchscreen, Israeli content library. Dining on El Al: Kosher gourmet cuisine, Israeli wines. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: King David Lounge (TLV). At other airports worldwide: Contract lounges at JFK, LAX, and other US airports. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, El Al business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“Reliable and secure. 787 product is much improved. Kosher dining is excellent. Non-stop from multiple US cities is very convenient.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking El Al with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with El Al gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 60% savings on business class bookings. These are standard El Al tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Matmid Frequent Flyer, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available El Al dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, no hidden fees, and you book directly with El Al under your name — we're just the IATAN-accredited intermediary that unlocks wholesale pricing.