Updates for ParentsTrip Dates & Extensions
Separated trips for girls & boys: Winter groups 7/1/2010- 18/1/2010
CO-ed Miami group: 16-27/12/2009 *
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EXTENSION POLICY
IN THE US
* All Taglit - Birthright Israel participants leaving on US departures have the option of extending their ticket to remain in Israel beyond the program (* This is the case except in rare situations. In such cases, your organizer will notify you in advance of ticketing that extensions won’t be possible). Extensions on El Al flights can be made in one of two ways:
For $125 you can make an extension prior to departure from the United States directly through our travel agent, Gil Travel. This is an online process done through their website: http://www.giltravel.com/Gil2004/Birthright1.htm
Extending will only be possible once your organizer has notified you that you have been ticketed on a specific flight.
You also have the option of waiting to extend your ticket once you are in Israel. It costs only $50 to do it directly through El Al once in Israel, however, should you need to be home on a certain date the availability may not be there. If you know you have to be back on a certain date, it is highly recommended that you make the extension prior to departure of the trip from the US.
Tickets are only good for 90 days from departure, and will become null and void after this time. Also, understand that our tickets are a certain class of seating. El Al may not have available seating on the date you wish to return. In this case you will either have to settle for a different date and flight or, if offered by El Al, choose to pay a higher fee for a different class of service.
We encourage you to take advantage of being in Israel and to extend your stay after the program. We are happy to assist you with this.
Please know that once the Taglit - Birthright Israel program has concluded that you will no longer be under our supervision or responsibility of Taglit - Birthright Israel.
IN CANADA
* All Taglit - Birthright Israel participants leaving on Canadian departures have the option of extending their ticket to remain in Israel beyond the program (* This is the case except in rare situations. In such cases, your organizer will notify you in advance of ticketing that extensions won’t be possible). Extensions on Air Canada flights can be made in one of two ways:
As part of your registration process, your Trip Organizer will ask you to submit a form with your return trip options. They will submit your requests and let you know once your return flight has been approved. Upon departure from Israel , you will need to go to the Air Canada Counter and pay $50.00 US for your new ticket. Please ensure that you arrive at Ben Gurion Airport a minimum of 4 hours prior to departure.
You also have the option of waiting to extend your ticket once you are in Israel . It also costs $50 to do it directly through Air Canada once in Israel , however, should you need to be home on a certain date the availability may not be there. If you know you have to be back on a certain date, it is highly recommended that you make the extension prior to departure of the trip from the Canada .
Tickets are only good for 60 days in total, and will become null and void after this time. Also, understand that our tickets are a certain class of seating. Air Canada may not have available seating on the date you wish to return. In this case you will either have to settle for a different date and flight or, if offered by Air Canada , choose to pay a higher fee for a different class of service.
We encourage you to take advantage of being in Israel and to extend your stay after the program. We are happy to assist you with this.
Please know that once the Taglit - Birthright Israel program has concluded that you will no longer be under our supervision or responsibility of Taglit - Birthright Israel .
This trip is a gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel.
Taglit-Birthright Israel is an innovative partnership between the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, private philanthropists through the Birthright Israel Foundation and Jewish communities around the world (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities (UJC); the Jewish Agency for Israel; and Keren Hayesod).