El Al Faces Class Action Over Return Flight Refunds

If you’re planning to fly to Israel with El Al, here’s something important to know about your rights if flights get cancelled. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Israel’s national airline in the Tel Aviv District Court, claiming the carrier isn’t properly refunding passengers for cancelled return flights.

The lawsuit alleges that when El Al cancels return flights, they only refund the value of that specific leg rather than half the total round-trip ticket price, as required by Israeli aviation law. This could mean passengers are getting less money back than they’re legally entitled to.

The potential compensation is estimated at over 2.5 million shekels (roughly $700,000), suggesting this affects quite a few travelers. While the case is still pending court approval, it’s a good reminder to keep your receipts and know your rights when booking flights to Israel.

For now, El Al continues operating normally, but if you’ve had a return flight cancelled and felt shortchanged on your refund, this case might be worth following. We’ll keep you updated as the legal process unfolds.