El Al opens registration for return flights for its passengers who were stranded abroad

El Al announces that is opening registration for repatriation flights for its customers whose flights have been canceled and who are stranded abroad since the closure of Israeli airspace.

“At this time, El Al is formulating the list of destinations and the scope of flights that will be allowed to operate under this plan,” El Al says in a statement. “The purpose of the registration is to map the location of our customers in the world, and accordingly build a flight schedule.”

“We emphasize that the order of registration on the site is not important since customers’ priority will be determined by their original flight date,” the airline says.

El Al notes that priority will also be given to “exceptional humanitarian cases, subject to the presentation of appropriate certificates and approval by a medical team on behalf of El Al, and for political and security needs – subject to approvals from relevant state authorities.”

“The rescue flights will be operated in a phased manner, and therefore patience will be required from El Al customers staying abroad,” the airline says. “We recommend that passengers prepare and make accommodation and lodging arrangements.”

Customers for reservations made directly with El Al or through agents need to register in advance via this link.

After registration, an email confirming receipt of the form will be sent within three hours.

“It should be emphasized that this is not an email confirming flight placement,” El Al says. “After registration we will be in touch with our customers with updates via email/SMS, including instructions and flight placements, subject to approval of flight operations from the state.”