Extensions

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El Al Flights

You can extend your El Al ticket for up to 3 months from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket prior to departure for $90 subject to seat availability in the same class of service. There is no upsell. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket in Israel through El Al directly, subject to availability, at a cost of $50 subject to seat availability in same class of service. If not available change will result in $50 fee plus difference in published airfares and upsell. Please note that at this point availability will be very limited if at all. You are therefore strongly encouraged to arrange your extension in advance as per option A above. To extend you ticket while in Israel please contact El Al directly at 03-977-1111, call center is open 24/7.

NOTE: Cancellation fees are imposed to BRI for last minute cancellation or no show.

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Air Canada Flights (for USA participants)

Air Canada Flights (for USA participants)
You can extend your Air Canada ticket for up to 90 days from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $340 subject to availability in the same class of service. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day). To make an extension, on the Gil travel website http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm (select traveling from US”). Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket on the trip, subject to availability; at a cost of $250. Please contact Air Canada no later than 48 hours of your confirmed return date to process the request.
Once in Israel, contact Air Canada directly for all changes 03-607-2111, hours of Operation: Sun-Thu 8:30-17:00.

c) For baggage info please check Air Canada’s website: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/index.html

NOTE: Last minute cancellation or no show at the airport the fee is $200.00.

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Continental Airlines Flights

You can extend your Continental ticket for up to 3 months from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $240(A limited number of extensions are permitted per group). Costs may be higher due to limitation of seats. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/taglit-birthright-welcome.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket on the trip, subject to availability, at a cost of $150 and NOT subject to the limitation of number of extensions per group. Costs may be higher due to limitation of seats. To extend while in Israel, please call 03-511-6777. Hours of operation Sunday through Thursday 8:30AM – 5:00PM.

c) For baggage info please check Continental’s website: http://www.continental.com/CMS/en-US/travel/pages/checkedbaggage.aspx?SID=250D8C68AAF345E0A3F8C5E0E17DF5DB

d) Participants can access their return details by logging onto the Continental website: http://www.continental.com with their name and confirmation number.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

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Delta Airlines Flights

You can extend your Delta ticket for up to 3 months from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $240. Seat subject to availability in the same class of service, no upsell. Cost may be higher due to limitation of seats up to $518. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket on the trip, subject to availability, at a cost of $150. Delta permits upsell once in Israel. If original class of service is not available, cost will be $150 for the change plus difference in airfare up to $270. To extend while in Israel, please call 03-513-8000, ext. 3. Hours: Sunday – Thursday 9am – 5pm.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

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Iberia Airlines Flights

Extensions are HIGHLY recommended prior to departure and in advance.

You can extend your Iberia ticket for up to 3 months from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $265, subject to availability in the same class of class of service, no upsell. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US. Maximum 9 persons permitted to extend per group.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket on the trip, subject to availability, at a cost of $175. Please note that at this point availability will be very limited if at all. You are therefore strongly encouraged to arrange your extension in advance as per option A above. To extend while in Israel, please contact Iberia at 03-795-1920 (Sunday through Thursday 8:30AM – 4:30PM). Please contact Iberia directly for all changes more than 3 business days prior to departure date.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

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Austrian Airlines Flights

You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $140. You may extend your trip up to 3 months from your departure from the US. Ticket is subject to availability in the same class of service. Maximum 16 participants permitted to extend per group.

Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

Once in Israel, extension/change of return can be $150 subject to availability in same class of service. Please contact Austrian Airlines directly for all changes. Hours of operation: Sun- Thu 9:00-17:00, 1800-937-1937

c) For baggage info please check Austrian Airline’s website: http://www.austrian.com/Contact/Baggage.aspx?sc_lang=en

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

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Swiss Air Airlines Flights

Participants can extend your Swiss Air ticket for up to 90 days from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $240 subject to availability in the same class of service only. Maximum 20 persons are permitted to extend per group. No upsell.. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your Swiss Air ticket in Israel, subject to availability, at a cost of $240. Please note that at this point availability will be very limited if at all. You are therefore strongly encouraged to arrange your extension in advance as per option A above. Extensions once in Israel can only be done via email to taglit@easygo.co.il or by calling Signal Tours 03-572-0032. ALL CHANGES MUST BE MADE 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE – ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE TO THIS RULE. Extension request form can be sent to you upon request.
Please be prepared to provide 5 extension request dates in order of preference, and credit card details.
DO NOT contact Swissair they CANNOT assist.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

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Lufthansa Airlines Flights

You can extend your Lufthansa ticket for up to 3 months from your departure from the US.

You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $140 subject to availability in same class of service. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

Once in Israel, extension / change of return can be $150 subject to availability in same class of service. Please contact Lufthansa Airlines directly for all changes 1800-937-1937. Hours of operation Sun- Thu 9:00-17:00.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

US Airways Flights

You can extend your US Airways ticket for up to 90 days from your departure from the US.
There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $240 subject to availability in the same class of service or upsell is available. Maximum 17 participants are permitted to extend per group. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket on the trip, subject to availability, at a cost of $240 subject to availability in the same class of service or upsell is available. Please note that at this point availability will be very limited if at all. You are therefore strongly encouraged to arrange your extension in advance as per option A above. Extensions once in Israel can be done via request form to be sent to Signal Tours or by calling 03-572-0032. ALL CHANGES MUST BE MADE 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE – ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE TO THIS RULE.
Please be prepared to provide 5 extension request dates in order of preference, and credit card details. Extension request form can be sent to you upon request.
DO NOT contact US Airways as they CANNOT assist.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.

AeroSvit Airways Flights

You can extend your Aerosvit ticket for up to 3 months from your departure from the US. There are 2 extension options available:

a) Highly Recommended – You can extend your ticket in advance for a fee of $90 subject to availability in the same class of service. NO CHANGES WITHIN 3 DAYS OF YOUR DEPARTURE DATE FROM THE US. Extensions in advance of your trip should be booked online as soon after you are confirmed on a trip as possible (availability will become more limited every day) through the Gil Travel Agency at http://www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. Gil Travel Agency requires that all extension requests be placed 15 business days prior to departure from the US.

b) NOT Recommended – You can extend your ticket on the trip, subject to availability in the same class of service or subject, cost determined when requested according to availability. Please note that at this point availability will be very limited if at all. You are therefore strongly encouraged to arrange your extension in advance as per option A above. To extend while in Israel, please contact Aerosvit office 03-516-5254/8. Hours of operation Sun-Thu 9:00-17:00, Fri till 13:00.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable for last minute cancellation or “no show”.