El Al and Isracard Launch FLY CARD to Turn Everyday Spending into Real Flights
Israeli travelers increasingly seek tangible value from credit card rewards, focusing on how points convert into actual flights. El Al and Isracard's new FLY CARD credit card integrates daily spending with the El Al Frequent Flyer Club, allowing users to accumulate points through everyday purchases that can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and travel-related benefits.
In the past year, over one million flight tickets were purchased solely with frequent flyer points, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in turning points into real travel experiences. The card offers a straightforward system: routine expenses like groceries, dining, and online shopping translate into points that can be redeemed for flights and perks.
New FLY CARD members receive a complimentary El Al flight ticket to select European destinations such as Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw, and Zurich, with the offer extended until the end of August 2026. Additionally, starting in 2027, cardholders will benefit from a 1+1 flight ticket promotion, receiving a free companion ticket once a year, plus 50% discounts on bonus points for flights to selected destinations on Tuesdays.
The card is ideal for frequent El Al flyers, members of the frequent flyer club, and anyone who consolidates daily expenses on a credit card and wants those expenses to contribute directly to travel rewards. Existing FLY CARD holders with Cal credit cards must switch to the new Isracard version by the end of the year to maintain benefits.
Beyond accumulating flights, FLY CARD offers exclusive travel experience enhancements such as discounted extra baggage, seat and class upgrades, and diamond status benefits including lounge access and expedited check-in. This positions the card as more than a rewards program, emphasizing both quantity and quality of travel.
Overall, FLY CARD aims to provide a clear, immediate connection between everyday spending and real flight rewards, with over a million tickets already redeemed and attractive joining incentives, making it a compelling option for Israeli travelers seeking to maximize their credit card benefits.
