If you would like to change your meal for your flight, please send an email to info@israelonthehouse.com stating one of the following options: Diabetic (Low Sugar), Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free. Please note that should a special meal be requested on any airline, other than EL AL, the meal is no longer kosher.
You MUST make sure that your connecting flight arrives into your departure airport (stated in your trip offer) at least 5hrs before the flight departs. You must take into consideration flight delays, luggage collection etc. Please note that flight times sometimes change and we do encourage all participants to check the online flight schedules for your departure airline before booking any connecting flights.
Any participant whose connecting flight does not arrive in 5 hrs before their Birthright Israel flight departs, may be removed from the flight.
We highly recommend that you consider travel insurance.
Please be aware that all flights are subject to change due to the airlines.
(Only applicable to participants whose flight connects through a US/Canadian stopover)
Please note that a return flight with a connection in Europe cannot be canceled. You are NOT permitted to get off and stay in the European city on a Birthright Israel Ticket. The airlines have clearly specified that a stopover is not permitted. Those who do not comply, will forfeit their deposit.
If you wish to extend your flight ticket, please click here.
You are permitted to bring one checked item and a carry-on item.
Once you are assigned to a trip, please refer to your specific airline’s website for more information.
Remember to carry essentials such as medications in your carry-on baggage. It is also a good idea to have a change of clothes and other essentials in your carry-on.
There are exceptions to checked baggage weight limits as with carry-on baggage,
The checked luggage weight limit for international flights is usually 50 lbs/23kg.
For carry-ons it is usually 15 lbs/7kg.
You still need to check your airline.
El Al
Air Canada
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
United
Lufthansa
American Airlines. Swiss
Brussels
Iberia
AirFrance
Italia Airways