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Israel ASL: ₪1,530–₪3,670 for cancellations and 8h+ delays

The answer: on flights departing from or arriving in Israel — any airline — a flight cancelled with under 14 days' notice, or delayed 8+ hours (deemed cancelled by §1), owes you ₪1,530–₪3,670 by distance under the Israel Aviation Services Law 5772-2012 (חוק שירותי תעופה), unless the carrier proves special circumstances. Delays of 2–8 hours earn assistance and (from 5h) a full-refund election, not cash.

Amounts (Second Schedule, CPI-indexed — 2025 CPI indexation)

Flight distanceCompensationBasis
Up to 2,000 km₪1,530Second Schedule (a) — up to 2,000 km, CPI-indexed (₪1,530 as of 2025)
2,000–4,500 km₪2,450Second Schedule (b) — 2,000–4,500 km, CPI-indexed (₪2,450 as of 2025)
Over 4,500 km₪3,670Second Schedule (c) — over 4,500 km, CPI-indexed (₪3,670 as of 2025)

Note the bands differ from EU261 (2,000/4,500 km, not 1,500/3,500). §6(b) — half compensation when the alternate flight arrives within 4h/5h/6h (short/medium/long) of the original.

The 8-hour rule

A flight that departs 8 or more hours late is a "cancelled flight" under §1 — full Second-Schedule compensation, same as a cancellation. At 5–8 hours you may elect a full refund or alternative ticket instead of flying; from 2 hours the airline owes food, drink and communications regardless of cause.

Defenses & escalation

Carrier exempt from monetary compensation (assistance still owed) for special circumstances beyond its control incl. weather and security situations (§6(e)(1)); Amendment (Feb 2025) codifies war-related special-circumstances handling. Burden of proof is the carrier's.

Courts may add exemplary damages up to ₪11,940 (indexed) for non-compliance with the law's duties (§11). Escalation: Israeli small-claims court (up to ~₪34,600, no lawyer needed); consumer complaints via the Israel Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority. Limitation: 7 years (General civil prescription — Prescription Law 5718-1958 §5 (claims typically filed in small-claims court)).

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Generated 2026-07-07 by TravelPulse (The Aslan Group LLC) from the same source-cited legal reference data our paid engine uses. Informational, not legal advice — regulations change; verify with the cited instruments. Contact: info@theaslangroupllc.com