GIL TRAVEL FLIGHT EXTENSIONS
FOR BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL®

Extend your stay in Israel with Gil Travel

Flight Inquiries Related to the War

As of today, Birthright has canceled all groups for trips departing until Mar 16, 2026
As of today, all civilian flights to and from Israel have been suspended until Mar 8, 2026
As of today, all Lufthansa flights to and from Israel have been suspended until Mar 22, 2026

At this point in time, we do not have any information as to when flights will resume, nor how flights will be rescheduled for participants both still in North America, as well as those who are already in Israel. We are awaiting guidance from official Israel authorities, Birthright, and the Aviation industry.

If you need assistance, please carefully read the below and ACCURATELY provide the information requested. Incorrectly entered information will delay receiving a response.

If you see a charge on your credit card, that does NOT mean that you were charged. If the charge happened when you submitted the request, then it is NOT a charge. It is only a Temporary Pre-Authorization. Please do NOT email us asking for a refund. It will expire shortly if your extension is not booked.

Are you the participant? *

Yes, I am the participant
No, I am inquiring for my son/daughter/someone else

Name – EXACTLY as it appears on the Birthright registration *

First

Middle

Last

Email – Use the EXACT email entered on the Birthright registration! *

If this is about your son/daughter/someone else, please be sure to enter THEIR email here, and YOUR email in the NEXT field

Your Email – (So we can reply to you) *

Cell phone *

In case we need to reach you urgently

Birthright Group Number *

Format should be: {2 letter Tour Organizer code}-(BR or VL)-52-{number}

Date of Departure TO Israel *

When does/did your Birthright trip start/started?

Which airline(s) is your group assigned to? *

EXTENSION Confirmation ID (not your flight reservation confirmation)

When you submitted your extension application, you were given a confirmation code (combination of lowercase letters and numbers)

Where are you now? *

Was your extension request BOOKED already? *

Yes, My extension has already been BOOKED (Confirmed)
Not yet

Did you get an email from us that your new flight date was confirmed (meaning it was booked and paid)?

Was your ENTIRE Birthright trip canceled? *

Scroll to the top of this page see the date in RED for groups that have already been canceled.

Your group flight and trip have been cancelled. In order to proceed with cancelling and refunding your extension, please enter your information below. Please note that there are thousands of affected participants, so this may take a couple of weeks to process. Please be patient as these are very challenging times for everyone and we are doing our best to handle the sudden changes.

Please fill out the form below, and refrain from sending any other message as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

At this point we don’t know yet if the trip will proceed as scheduled, or will be rescheduled, or completely canceled. Please wait for updates from your Trip Organizer. No action is required at this time. You may close this page and wait for updates.
Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

Are you seeking to cancel the confirmed extension? *

At this point, your group has not yet been canceled and, as per the terms and conditions, there is NO refund possible. We cannot make any changes to flights while flights and schedules are suspended.
Please wait until there is clarity from the authorities and from Birthright if your group is cancelled or rescheduled, at which point you can reach out for a possible refund. You may close this page.

Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

STOP. No action is required at this time. You may close this page.
Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

STOP HERE. YOU MAY CLOSE THIS WINDOW.

No need to continue or submit the form below. We do not have any other information at this time to provide.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

STOP HERE. YOU MAY CLOSE THIS WINDOW.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

Has your group trip been canceled? *

Scroll to the top of this page see the date in RED for groups that have already been canceled.

Your flight has been cancelled and we are in the process of cancelling your extension request. The temporary pre-authorization on your credit card will be voided. This may take a couple of weeks to show on your bank record, depending on your bank’s timeline NO ACTION IS NEEDED.

STOP. No action is required at this time. You may close this page.
Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

At this point we don’t know yet if the trip will proceed as scheduled, or will be rescheduled, or completely canceled. Please wait for updates from your Trip Organizer. We are NOT processing your extension request and we are NOT charging your card until we receive an update and instructions from Birthright if your trip will proceed or not. (See note about about the charge you may have seen on your card).

Next Step *

No action is required at this time. You may close this page.
Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

If you are cancelling your trip completely, or if you still want to travel with your group, but just return with your group and cancel the extension request, please submit the form below. We will cancel your request and the temporary pre-authorization on your credit card will be voided. This may take a couple of weeks to show on your bank record, depending on your bank’s timeline. If your group does travel, then you will return on the group flight with them.

I am in Israel and… *

Enter the EXTENDED date of your return *

See the email confirmation we sent you when your extension was confirmed.

If you have not extended your trip, and you are still scheduled to return with your group, but your group flight has now been cancelled or affected by the war, then please CONTACT YOUR TRIP ORGANIZER ASAP for updates.
We have no information to provide to you.

You may close this page now.
Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

Has your flight home been suspended (first scroll up to see the date for suspended flights!) *

At this point in time, we do not have any information from the Israeli authorities as to when flights will resume, nor how flights will be rescheduled for participants stranded in Israel.

Please CONTACT YOUR TRIP ORGANIZER ASAP as alternate arrangements are being arranged by them.

Also, you may type your flight information below, and we will email you your ticket number. Once you receive it, please contact the airline directly, or check their website for information on rescheduling. Depending on which airline you are with, you may have already received an email from them with instructions.

Note that information on the airline website about REFUNDS or VOUCHERS is NOT APPLICABLE to your Birthright ticket. You did not pay for the ticket. It was a free (or subsidized) ticket as a gift from Birthright. You only paid a CHANGE fee for your extension. The airline website is addressing direct paying passengers, NOT Birthright participants. There is NO refund or voucher in your case. But if you still need a return flight (if you’re not returning with the above mentioned Trip Organizer arrangements, then the airline will find you an alternate flight in the future).

What is the flight number (Include Airline Code!) *

Format should be: {2/3 letter Airline Code} and {flight number} e.g. IZ 991 or AC 458 or LOT 432

What is the Confirmation# we emailed you when you were booked? *

Usually 5 or 6 characters (letters and/or numbers) (Confirmation#, NOT the Confirmation ID)

If your flight is at a later date that has not (yet) been cancelled, you must wait to see if the flight will still travel as scheduled. Follow public news about airline updates and check your flight on the airline website to see if there has been any change.

There is NO WAY to change the date of your flight at this time or move you back to your group flight.

No action is required at this time.

However, you may CONTACT YOUR TRIP ORGANIZER as alternate arrangements may be offered by them if you want to leave earlier than your extended booking. If you choose to do this, note that no refund will be given for your paid extension flight since you are choosing to return early and not use that flight.

You may close this page now.
Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

I was in Israel and… *

We are happy you made it home safely! No further action is necessary.

If you had submitted an extension request that was never fulfilled, then note that you were NOT CHARGED. If you see any charge on your card, please look carefully- that was only a TEMPORARY pre-authorization that was voided already. (Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks to fall off of your account, you can call you bank and ask them if you still see it there).

Please refrain from sending a message below as we do not have any other information at this time to provide.

We are happy you made it home safely! No further action is necessary.

As you read and accepted on the terms and conditions, when requesting your extension, the extension fee is NON-refundable in the case of Force Majeure (such as wars and acts of terrorism). However, the airline IS required to provide you with an alternate means of returning home. In your case, since you have chosen to return by alternate means, and are fortunately safely home 🤗, there is nothing further they are obligated to do.

Nevertheless, we have been working intensively with the airlines to secure a refund for the many participants in the same situation as you are in. Please submit your information below and we will notify you soon when the refund is processed.

CANCELLATION OF EXTENSION AND REFUND REQUEST

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

When booking your extension request, we collect the funds on your behalf and transfer them to your airline
.

Due to the exceptional and tragic circumstances of the ongoing war, standard airline policies regarding cancellations, refunds, and rebooking do not necessarily apply. Wars are typically considered force majeure events, which limit the usual protections for affected passengers.

As part of your original application, you acknowledged and accepted that in such cases, extension payments are non-refundable.

Nevertheless, we understand the financial challenge this may present for you, and are doing all we can to secure as much refund from the airlines as possible.

Please note: A full refund is not guaranteed. The situation remains fluid, with many uncertainties and ongoing ambiguity as circumstances continue to develop.

At this time, if your extension involved a higher rate fare offer from the airline we are able to provide a partial refund, equal to the total paid minus $90 that covers minimal service, banking, and administrative costs.

To proceed with your refund request, please confirm the following: *

I understand that my flight was cancelled due to force majeure (the current war in Israel), and I am accepting a refund minus $90, as outlined above.

I understand that if my trip is later rescheduled and I wish to make further changes, I may need to submit a new extension request and additional fees may apply.

I understand that it may take a few weeks for the refund to process and if I file a dispute with my bank, I am FORFEITING any claim to a refund.

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GIL TRAVEL FLIGHT EXTENSIONS FOR BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL®

Extend your stay in Israel with Gil Travel

Flight Inquiries Related to the War

CANCELLATION OF EXTENSION AND REFUND REQUEST

GIL TRAVEL FLIGHT EXTENSIONS
FOR BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL®