Extending your Trip

We highly recommend extending your trip before departure rather than waiting until your arrival in Israel as seats are limited, particularly in the airfare class/code of your ticket.

 

Most airlines allow flight extensions for up to 90 days spent in Israel. Airline rules & restrictions vary, don't hesitate to contact us to get your airline’s full terms and conditions.

 

Extensions are NOT guaranteed and can be costly. It is NOT recommended that you make post-trip plans until you have confirmation of a new return flight.

 

To extend your trip please download the Birthright Israel Participant App:

Android- Click here >>

 

Apple- Click Here >>

 

*Attention Group Staff Members- To extend your trip, please contact Gil Travel.

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Some things to keep in mind:

• Extensions are NOT guaranteed and can be expensive. 

• We do NOT advise that you plan post-trip travel until you've reserved a new return flight. 

• Extension can be made for up to 90 days maximum.

• Stopovers are not permitted.

 

Please note: If you have confirmed an extension and then cancel or change your trip, you will be forfeiting your extension, including all fees paid to Gil Travel and the airline. Birthright Israel or Yael Adventures is not responsible for extensions processed with Gil Travel or with the airlines. Extensions are the individual’s responsibility.

 

Cancelling/Forfeiting Your Return Ticket

 

You are able to cancel your return ticket and plan the return flight to your home country on your own.

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You must notify us in advance or you may lose your $250 deposit. Forfeiting your return flight is different from extending your return flight. By forfeiting your return ticket you will be canceling your return flight altogether and will be responsible for arranging your own flight home from Israel.

 

To forfeit the return flight in the Birthright Israel App::

• You can now cancel your own return flight from the Participant App

• Return flights can be cancelled after departure from the home country and up to 48 hours before the return flight from Israel to avoid losing your deposit

• Cancel Return Flight option is on the following screen and flows as follows: 

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• Clicking on CANCEL MY RETURN FLIGHT opens a Pop Up mini window for you to follow and confirm the action.

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL LAW: Your passports must be valid for 6 months from your final scheduled day in Israel. No exceptions! You must fly with the group from the scheduled gateway airport.  If you change your trip AFTER booking your extension, your extension will be forfeited.