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El Al has sent out a notice to frequent flyers, members of the Matmid Club, explaining that as of November 1, 2011, it is ?updating its policy regarding baggage stores in the aircraft hold?. Following is the El Al notification. One should read it carefully as the regulations differ on flights to and from North America and other destinations.

?Matmid Silver members will enjoy an additional 5 kilos (11lbs) of weight at no charge, in all Classes and to all destinations, except North America (TL status members will no longer enjoy an additional 5 kilos at no charge).

Matmid Gold, Platinum and Top Platinum members will enjoy an additional 10 kilos (22lbs) of weight at no charge, in all Classes and to all destinations, except North America.

On EL AL flights to and from North America, in Economy Class, Matmid Gold, Platinum and top members may store 2 pieces of baggage weighing 32 kilos (70lbs) each, at no charge.

The following table lists EL AL passengers? entitlement to baggage stored in the aircraft hold at no cost, according to destination and Class:

EUROPE

Economy Class ? 1 piece (23kg) for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? 1 piece (28kg/61.5lbs)

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? 1 piece (32kg/ 70lbs)
Business Class ? 1 piece (32kg) for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? Up to two pieces ? total of 37kg/81.4lbs

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to two pieces ? total of 42kg/92.4lbs

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First Class ? Up to two pieces ? 32kg each for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? Up to three pieces ? total of 69kg/151.8lbs

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to three pieces ? total of 74kg/162.8lbs
SOUTH AFRICA

Economy Class ? 1 piece (23kg) for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? 1 piece (28kg/61.5lbs)

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? 1 piece (32kg/ 70lbs)
Business Class ? 1 piece (32kg) for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? Up to two pieces ? total of 37kg/81.4lbs

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to two pieces ? total of 42kg/92.4lbs
First Class ? Up to two pieces ? 32kg each for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? Up to three pieces ? total of 69kg/151.8lbs

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to three pieces ? total of 74kg/162.8lbs
FAR EAST

Economy Class ? 1 piece (23kg) for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? 1 piece (28kg/61.5lbs)

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? 1 piece (32kg/ 70lbs)
Business Class ? 1 piece (32kg) for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? Up to two pieces ? total of 37kg/81.4lbs

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to two pieces ? total of 42kg/92.4lbs
First Class ? Up to two pieces ? 32kg each for general public and Matmid TL

Silver SL ? Up to three pieces ? total of 69kg/151.8lbs

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to three pieces ? total of 74kg/162.8lbs
NORTH AMERICA

Economy Class ? 1 piece (23kg) for general public, Matmid TL & Silver SL

Gold GL/Platinum Top ? 1 piece (32kg/ 70lbs)
Business Class ? Up to three pieces ? 32kg each for general public, Matmid TL, Silver SL, Gold GL & Platinum Top
Gold GL/Platinum Top ? Up to two pieces ? total of 42kg/92.4lbs
First Class ? Up to four pieces ? 32kg each for general public, Matmid TL, Silver SL, Gold GL & Platinum Top

The benefits do not include code share flights and continuation destinations.
No piece of baggage should exceed 32 kilos.
The change will apply to tickets that are ticketed as of November 1, 2011.
The old regulations will apply to tickets that are ticketed until October 31, 2011.

To view the El Al notice, click HERE.

(YWN ? Israel Desk, Jerusalem)

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