TLV
Tel Aviv
JFK
New York
Tel Aviv to New York
Flight Compensation
World's most generous passenger protection — 2-hour threshold, ₪3,810 maximum.
TLV–JFK is El Al's flagship transatlantic route. Israeli Aviation Law provides the world's best passenger protection: 2-hour delay threshold (vs 3 hours in EU), compensation up to ₪3,810 (~€950), and 7-year claim window. This route qualifies for the maximum tier 3 compensation.
₪3,810
Max compensation (tier 3)
9,142 km
Route distance
12h
Flight time
Max Compensation
₪3,810
per passenger · TLV departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 7 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
TLV–JFK handles 400,000+ passengers annually. El Al dominates with 70% market share. Israeli Aviation Law's 2-hour threshold means many more claims qualify than under EU261.
Our Success Rate
84%
on TLV–JFK claims
Average Payout
₪3,420
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
Summer
JFK thunderstorms
Winter
TLV storms, JFK snow
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes TLV–JFK Claims Different
₪3,810 maximum applies for 2+ hour delays on this 9,000km+ route. 7-year claim window is world's longest.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates TLV–JFK, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
El Al
LYAvg Delay
52min
Claim Success
85%
How LY Resists Claims on This Route
May cite security delays. Routine security is not extraordinary.
Delta
DLAvg Delay
48min
Claim Success
83%
How DL Resists Claims on This Route
US carrier may claim unfamiliarity with Israeli Law — incorrect.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on TLV–JFK — and whether each is extraordinary under Israeli Aviation Law.
Routine Security
Daily operations
TLV standard security procedures.
Known operational condition at TLV. NOT extraordinary.
JFK Congestion
Year-round
New York airspace and ground delays.
Foreseeable at major hub.
Technical Issues
Occasional
Aircraft maintenance.
NEVER extraordinary under Israeli Law.
04How We Handle TLV–JFK Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the TLV–JFK specific cause
Submit Israeli Aviation Law claim to airline. Demand ₪3,810 for 2+ hour delays. Reference CAAI regulations.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to CAAI if airline rejects. CAAI has 85% passenger success rate.
05Israeli Aviation Law on TLV–JFK
Israeli Aviation Law applies because TLV is a Israel airport
Your departure airport (TLV, Tel Aviv) is in Israel. Israeli Aviation Law covers all flights departing Israeli airports, with the world's most generous 2-hour threshold and up to ₪3,810 compensation. The fact that your destination (JFK, New York) is in United States does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
CAAI (Civil Aviation Authority of Israel)
Claim Time Limit
7 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew TLV–JFK.
Does Israeli Law apply to Delta flights from Tel Aviv?
Yes. Israeli Aviation Law applies to ALL flights departing Israeli airports, including US carriers like Delta. Delta must pay ₪3,810 for 2+ hour delays on TLV–JFK.
Why is the threshold 2 hours instead of 3?
Israeli Aviation Law is more generous than EU261. The 2-hour threshold means more delays qualify for compensation.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your TLV → JFK Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to CAAI (Civil Aviation Authority of Israel) if needed.