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Pet reservation was confirmed but missing
I called before travel to confirm the pet-in-cabin reservation for EL AL LY872. At Delhi, the record was missing and the agent had to call a supervisor while the line grew behind me. We eventually boarded, but the confirmation should have been visible from the start.
A crew member handled a tense cabin well
There was an argument over overhead bin space before EL AL LY909 pushed back. Daniela kept the tone calm, found space several rows forward, and avoided embarrassing either passenger. That kind of cabin control matters.
Miles did not post after repeated requests
The miles from EL AL LY946 to Doha Hamad never posted. I submitted the boarding pass, ticket number, and receipt twice. The reply kept saying the trip was not eligible, but no one explained why. Loyalty programs should not make customers chase basic credit.
Security document check was organized
For an international departure from Singapore Changi on Apr 23, 2026, EL AL had a separate document check before bag drop. The line looked long but moved steadily, and agents were clear about passports, visas, and onward tickets. I appreciated the organization.
Maintenance delay was explained poorly
I do not blame EL AL for checking a maintenance item on LY130. Safety comes first. What bothered me was the lack of updates: first ten minutes, then another twenty, then silence. Passengers can handle delays better when someone explains the plan honestly.
Arrival team helped after a medical scare
A passenger near us felt faint before landing on EL AL LY167. The crew asked for medical help, kept the aisle clear, and arranged for staff to meet the aircraft at London Heathrow. It was handled respectfully without creating panic in the cabin.
A gate agent saved the connection
I was already stressed when the inbound aircraft reached Miami late on Jan 14, 2026. Renee at the gate checked the EL AL app, moved me to an earlier boarding lane for LY204, and called ahead so the crew knew I was coming. I made the Dubai connection with only a few minutes to spare. It was the kind of calm help that changes the whole trip.
Baggage updates stopped after the first claim
My suitcase did not arrive at Toronto Pearson on Apr 8, 2026. The first agent filed claim LY-9965 and sounded confident, but after that the online tracker barely changed. I called twice, got two different answers, and bought basic clothes without knowing what would be reimbursed. The bag eventually appeared, but the silence was more frustrating than the delay itself.
Refund request kept getting closed
I cancelled within the permitted window and uploaded the receipts for EL AL LY278. The refund case showed as closed even though the $214 credit never posted. Each chat agent told me to wait another billing cycle. I do not mind a process, but I do mind starting from zero every time I contact support.
Boarding group treatment felt unnecessary
At Los Angeles on Oct 16, 2026, our boarding group 4 was called and then held to the side while several later passengers were allowed through. No one explained the change. The flight was fine once we sat down, but the tone at the door made the start of the trip feel disorganized and dismissive.
Family seats were split after payment
We paid to keep our family together on EL AL LY352 from MAD to DOH. At check-in, two of the 2 children were assigned several rows away. The airport team fixed one seat but not all of them, so another passenger had to trade. Families should not have to negotiate at the cabin door after paying for seats.
Clean cabin and a crew that noticed details
The cabin on EL AL LY389 was clean, and the crew noticed small things without being asked. On Apr 6, 2026, a passenger near me was nervous during turbulence, and a flight attendant checked back twice with water and a quiet update. Nothing dramatic happened, which is exactly why the trip felt professional.