As part of the renovation, carried out in a space of about 223 square meters within the King David Lounge complex (which spans roughly 1,400 square meters in total), extensive changes were made to both the structure and its contents. The main hall and workrooms were reorganized, all furniture was replaced, and infrastructure such as lighting, air conditioning and the ceiling was upgraded. Charging outlets were also installed at seating areas — a standard that has become a basic expectation among premium travelers.
Part of a broader effort to improve the service experience, at a time when the airline is operating largely alone on many routes from Israel, while also facing ongoing criticism over pricing and service
Design changes were also introduced: the dining area was expanded, a new wine bar was added and advanced screens were installed. Some partitions were removed to create a more open sense of space, alongside new wall finishes, parquet replacement and ambient lighting. At the same time, storage solutions that had been located at the lounge entrance were removed to allow for a different use of space.
El Al emphasized that the renovation is part of a broader effort to improve the service experience, at a time when the airline is operating largely alone on many routes from Israel, while also facing ongoing criticism over pricing and service. El Al CEO Levy Halevy said the upgrade was intended “to create a hospitality experience that is felt in every detail from the moment you enter.”
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Access to the lounge cannot be purchased on a one-time basis and is granted solely as a status benefit
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The Top Platinum lounge is intended for a relatively small group of passengers — members of El Al’s frequent flyer club who hold Top Platinum status, the highest tier in the program. These are particularly frequent travelers who accumulate a high volume of flights throughout the year, and in some cases premium-class passengers on certain routes. Access to the lounge cannot be purchased on a one-time basis and is granted solely as a status benefit.
The Top Platinum lounge is only part of a broader lounge network operating at Terminal 3. Alongside El Al’s King David Lounge, Dan lounges also operate — the main one in Concourse C, along with another in Concourse B that opens based on demand and flight schedules. In addition, an international lounge operated by Aspire Lounges is located in Concourse E, serving passengers of foreign airlines and holders of various access programs such as Priority Pass.
Beyond that, for those seeking a more exclusive premium experience, paid VIP services are also available, including the Arbel Lounge inside the terminal, as well as the Fattal Terminal — a completely separate private terminal offering fast and discreet passage from the airport entrance to the aircraft.