El Al Expands Loyalty Program and Travel Services with IsraCard Partnership
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First reported by Globes · 19 hours ago
What happened
El Al is transferring its FLY CARD loyalty program to IsraCard and launching El Al Travel to offer bundled travel experiences. The airline provides unique benefits like 100,000 free flights and extensive point redemption, capitalizing on strong Israeli consumer loyalty. El Al Travel aims to compete with major booking platforms by integrating flights, hotels, and attractions, supported by AI-enhanced customer service and innovative marketing.
- 01El Al moves its FLY CARD loyalty program to IsraCard, offering 100,000 free flights to new users.
- 02The airline’s program provides exclusive perks like lounge access and business upgrades, unlike cashback clubs.
- 03El Al Travel bundles flights, hotels, and attractions, targeting the $1 trillion experience market.
- 04AI-powered customer service improves support, with plans for full virtual assistance.
- 05El Al’s market share nears 30%, with over 24 billion points redeemed in 2025.
- 06New CEO Levi Levy has expanded routes and overseen major operational challenges since January.
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